What are the latest excellent varieties of fingered citron?
Fingered citron is the fruit of the Rutaceae plant fingered citron. When its fruit matures, the carpels separate to form finger-like segments, which is why it is called fingered citron. Its appearance is peculiar, and it can be used as an ornamental plant, often used as traditional Chinese medicine, and can also be made into preserved fruit for eating and selling, with remarkable economic benefits. Many people want to grow it, but there are so many varieties that they do not know which ones are better. Below, the editor brings some excellent varieties of fingered citron.
1. Jinhua fingered citron
As the name suggests, it is mainly produced in Jinhua City, Zhejiang. Its branches are greenish-brown, its leaves are dark green and glossy, and it has many flower buds, with the advantages of extremely high and stable yield. The fruit is relatively large, with an average single fruit weighing up to 300 grams and a maximum of 2 kg. After the fruit matures, the skin is golden yellow and the fragrance is rich, making it a top-grade excellent product.
2. Guang fingered citron
Guang fingered citron is mainly produced in Guangdong and Guangxi. Its tree form is tall, the trunk is grayish-brown, and the branches are evergreen with sharp small thorns. It has many short branches, and the tips of new shoots are purplish-red. When long branches bear fruit, they droop. Its fruit is relatively large and the yield is relatively high. Moreover, the fruit size is uniform, and uneven growth rarely occurs. When mature, the skin is light yellow and has a special fragrance. It mainly grows in Guangdong and Guangxi, so it is not tolerant of low temperatures. Once the growing environment temperature is below 0 degrees, the plant will wither. At the same time, it is also not tolerant of high temperatures. Above 30 degrees, the branches and leaves will lack water, causing leaf drop and fruit drop.
3. Jinguan No. 1
Jinguan No. 1 is a variety bred through cultivation in the Shandong area that is suitable for planting in greenhouses. It has the characteristic of early fruiting. Generally, starting from seedling cultivation, it only takes a little more than one year to bear fruit. When planted in a greenhouse, the yield per mu can reach 2500 kg. The fruit is large, with an average single fruit reaching 800 grams and a maximum of 1900 grams. It also has the advantages of stable yield and strong disease resistance, making it very suitable for cultivation in greenhouses.
4. Small-seed fingered citron
Small-seed fingered citron is a relatively special variety of fingered citron. Its plant is short, the stem is light gray, the flowers are white, and the fruit is relatively small. The fruit segments are not open, just like a fist, in a clenched-fist state. It matures relatively early, has a rich fragrance, and has extremely strong cold resistance. Its yield is relatively low, and it is often made into potted plants for ornamental use.
The above is an introduction to fingered citron varieties. Because fingered citron grows in different regions, its names are also different. In addition to the above varieties, there are also Sichuan fingered citron and Fujian fingered citron, which are varieties planted in Sichuan and Fujian and other places. I hope the above content can help you. If you want to learn more related content, please stay tuned to us.