A Complete Analysis of the Latest Planting Methods for Firethorn Fruit
Firethorn fruit is a crop belonging to evergreen shrubs. Firethorn has an extremely strong dust-filtering effect and can absorb the harmful gas sulfur dioxide. It is the primary plant used in afforestation in China's deserts. In fact, it not only has the effect of a “shelterbelt”, but its leaves, fruit and roots also have very high medicinal value, and the fruit can also be eaten directly, making it a highly nutritious fruit. So how should firethorn fruit be planted? Below, the editor brings you the planting methods for firethorn fruit!
1. Choosing the planting site
Firethorn is a typical tropical fruit, fond of warmth, with a relatively large demand for light. However, firethorn fruit can grow in lower-temperature environments. Experiments have shown that the minimum temperature for firethorn fruit growth is minus 15 degrees. This proves that firethorn fruit has strong adaptability, but artificial cultivation should still choose fertile, loose and deep soil. The orchard should not be established in uneven, pitted terrain, as this is not conducive to the nutrient absorption of firethorn trees. After choosing the land, do a good job of deep plowing and fertilizing, dig the planting holes according to the number of plants, and do not plant too densely.
2. Sowing at the right time
After choosing the soil, the next step is sowing. Planting firethorn fruit requires a correct sowing method. The sowing time should preferably be chosen in spring and autumn. The sowing method can be broadcast sowing. After the seeds have been soaked and disinfected, scatter them into the planting holes, then cover the planting holes with soil until the seeds can no longer be seen with the naked eye, and then pour in an appropriate amount of water. To ensure the germination temperature and humidity of the seeds, a layer of straw can be spread over the planting holes. After the seeds germinate and emerge, remove the straw and do a good job of checking for and filling in missing seedlings. Strengthen the management of seedlings, water and fertilize in time, and provide a good environment for seedling growth.
3. Fertilizing and watering
Apply additional fertilizer appropriately according to the growth progress of firethorn fruit and the fertility of the soil. The nutritional needs of firethorn fruit differ at different growth stages. First, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied before planting, then compound fertilizer should be applied 80-90 days after successful planting. Pay attention to the nutrient ratio when fertilizing. Nitrogen fertilizer should be the main component, with phosphorus and potassium fertilizer as supplements. Apply additional fertilizer promptly before and after the flowering period to increase the flowering rate and fruit-setting rate of firethorn fruit. No fertilization is needed during the overwintering period. Although firethorn fruit is relatively drought-tolerant, it still needs a certain amount of water. When the soil is dry and has no water, water it in time to avoid water shortage affecting flowering. However, water should not be excessive either, to prevent flower and fruit drop in firethorn fruit caused by excessive water. Before overwintering, water sufficiently with overwintering water to help firethorn fruit overwinter successfully.
4. Shaping and pruning
If no shaping and pruning work is done on firethorn trees and they are allowed to grow freely, the tree canopy will become chaotic, the branches inside the tree will receive insufficient light, grow weak and thin, and flowering and fruiting will be affected. Therefore, in order to improve the flowering and fruiting rate of firethorn trees, regular shaping and pruning work should be carried out on the trees. Remove excessive flower clusters so that the tree's nutrients are concentrated in the fruit. Firethorn trees have a strong branching ability, but the fruit-setting rate of new branches is extremely low, so timely prune away water sprouts, overly dense branches and weak-growing branches, and do a good job of branch training. Do not leave too many fruits, otherwise the fruit will become thin and small, the quality will be poor, the nutrient demand will also increase, and the phenomenon of “alternate bearing” is likely to occur.
The above is a brief introduction to the planting methods for firethorn fruit. Firethorn fruit may be relatively rare in the southern regions, but it is a fairly common fruit in the north. Especially in desert areas, as the editor mentioned earlier, the afforestation work in deserts is mainly based on firethorn. In fact, the price of firethorn fruit is also relatively high, and the planting prospects are very good. Friends with the right conditions may consider it. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you everyone for reading and supporting.