A Detailed Guide to the Latest Planting Methods and Key Techniques for Salak (Snake Fruit)

Salak (snake fruit) is mainly produced in Indonesia, because the climate and other conditions there are the most suitable for its growth, while the salak on the market in Qi State is all imported, so the price is very expensive, and you may not even be able to buy it. Its peel is very similar to snake skin, but after peeling it is white and segmented, somewhat similar to garlic, and it has the effect of developing the human brain's memory, but it should not be eaten in large amounts as it can have side effects. Today, the editor brings you the planting methods for salak, and I hope you will like them.

1. Planting Conditions

The requirements for salak's planting conditions are relatively strict. Salak is a plant that likes light, heat and moisture, so the planting conditions must include high temperature and high humidity. Usually, it is best if the annual average temperature can reach 22 degrees or above, and the lowest temperature cannot be lower than 18 degrees, otherwise it cannot grow normally. Next, there must be at least 8 to 10 hours of light each day, and the humidity in the air should be maintained at around 80 percent. Then, after choosing the planting site, the land needs to be prepared. Land preparation is generally carried out by full reclamation, and planting holes are dug with length, width and height of 50 cm each. Finally, sowing can be carried out.

2. Scientific Planting

There are two methods for planting salak, namely seed sowing and sucker planting. For seed planting, simply place the seeds in the dug planting holes, cover them with soil, and finally water them. For sucker planting, select relatively thick salak suckers, place them in containers for cultivation, take them out after 60 days, separate those that have grown different rhizomes, and then they can be planted.

3. Field Management

Field management of salak mainly consists of water management, heat management, nutrient management, and the management of pollinator tree arrangement. Before planting, we had already chosen a site close to a water source, and selected an area with abundant rainfall and sufficient heat for planting. At the same time, we need to install hygrometers and thermometers in the grove, so that humidity and temperature can be managed at the same time. Once humidity and temperature are found to be below standard, timely regulation must be carried out. Next, fertilizer needs to be applied at least about three times a year, so that the nutrients in the soil can enable salak to grow normally. Also, when planting, we should pay attention to the ratio of male to female trees, so that the fruit yield will be higher. Finally, it is necessary to control the growth of the branches and leaves of salak seedlings, which must not grow too densely.

4. Artificial Pollination

The success rate of natural pollination in salak is not very high, so the annual yield is very low. Therefore, when salak blooms, it is best to use artificial pollination to carry out pollination, so that the yield of salak can be increased. First, we need to collect the pollen from male flowers, then use a special pollination brush to apply the pollen to the female flowers, and finally use a layer of plastic film for protection. In this way, the success rate of pollination will be higher.

5. Pest and Disease Control

According to relevant growers, salak trees have extremely strong resistance, so basically there will be no pests or diseases throughout the year. Only occasionally will beetle-type pests appear, mainly harming the roots and stems of salak seedlings, and in severe cases causing the plants to die, so timely control is needed. Chemicals targeting beetles can be used for root irrigation. At the same time, ordinary growers have a folk method, which is to irrigate with rabbit urine, and the control effect of this is also quite good.