The Latest Jabuticaba Planting Methods and Techniques Explained in Detail

Jabuticaba, also known as the tree grape, is often mistaken by quite a few people for two different fruits. It is a tropical fruit with very rich nutritional value, growing on the branches of an evergreen clumping shrub; its appearance is very similar to that of grapes, and it also has high ornamental value. However, most people do not know how jabuticaba is planted, so today I have brought you the planting methods for jabuticaba, hoping they will be of some help to you.

1. Site Selection and Orchard Establishment

Jabuticaba is a fruit that grows in a tropical climate. The climate of its planting site is generally relatively warm and humid, and its growth requires plenty of sunlight, so the planting site is generally chosen in a sunny area. Next, the soil of the planting site should be relatively rich in fertility, with a moderate pH, preferably slightly acidic soil, and strong drainage and soil permeability. When preparing the land, you should not only clear the debris from the field, but also use ferrous sulfate to improve the properties of the soil, and spread sufficient base fertilizer, then proceed with planting the jabuticaba.

2. Scientific Planting

There are generally three methods of planting jabuticaba, namely seed propagation, grafting, and cutting. At present, the most widely used planting method is still seed propagation, because the survival rate of grafted and cutting plants is not very good, so in order to reduce losses, using the most traditional planting method is the most reliable. The planting density needs to be determined according to its different growth stages. When first planted, it is generally done at a row spacing of 50 cm and a plant spacing of 50 cm, while the later planting density is generally about 4 m for both row spacing and plant spacing.

3. Fertilizer and Water Management

The root system of jabuticaba is difficult to grow, and it is also recognized by relevant research institutions as a species that is difficult to root, so its nutrient requirements are relatively high. Generally, the main focus is on organic fertilizer, or a combination of microbial fertilizer and chemical fertilizer, among which the chemical fertilizer is mainly phosphorus fertilizer, followed by nitrogen fertilizer and potassium fertilizer. When fertilizing, it is generally done by hole application or furrow application, and using some water-soluble fertilizer is also very effective. Throughout the entire life process of jabuticaba, the water requirement is also relatively large, so in ordinary management, the soil moisture should be maintained, but waterlogging in the field must not be caused.

4. Pruning and Shaping

Although jabuticaba is a shrub-type fruit tree, its growth rate is relatively slow, so we do not need to prune it excessively. It is only necessary to control the height of the plant and the tree shape to a certain extent, and at the same time reasonably prune a moderate amount of the more vigorously growing branches and leaves at the top. In autumn, prune the densely growing branches and leaves or prune off the branches and leaves that do not bear fruit, so as to avoid the consumption of nutrients.

5. Pest and Disease Control

Jabuticaba planted in our country basically has no pests or diseases occurring, and in ordinary daily management, pesticides are also rarely used, so it can be said to be a very green and healthy fruit. However, during the fruiting period, birds often come to peck at the fruit. We can set up scarecrows in the orchard for prevention. Aphids, fruit flies, beetles, and similar pests may also appear. When the situation is not serious, we can carry out manual capture and killing, but when it is serious, it is still necessary to spray low-toxicity agents to kill them.