What are the precautions for growing green jujube? A detailed explanation of the latest growing key points

Although green jujube is a tropical fruit, it does not have great requirements for growing temperature or growing time, which means it can be planted anytime and anywhere, but the best transplanting time is in March and April every year, when the survival rate is the highest. So what do we need to pay attention to and take seriously when growing green jujube? Let's take a look together below.

1. Variety selection

Judging from the current situation of green jujube cultivation, there are quite a lot of green jujube varieties, so when choosing varieties, we should pay attention to selecting, as much as possible, high-quality varieties with large fruit, high fruiting rate, fine and crisp flesh, small pit, strong sweetness, thin peel and strong resistance, so that the yield and quality of green jujube will be better, and it can also quickly occupy a place in the market.

2. Planting management

Planting green jujube trees requires great care and attentiveness, because only then will the survival rate of the planted green jujube trees be high, so when planting we should pay attention to transplanting the green jujube tree together with its original base soil. The hole dug during planting should be reasonably sized, at least enough for the roots of the green jujube tree to spread naturally. When filling the soil, pay attention to first covering the main root with fine soil, then gently press it firm, then use other soil to fill the hole, and at this point you can press the soil firm with your foot. In this way, the root system of the planted green jujube tree can breathe better, and the survival rate will naturally increase.

3. Density management

Green jujube trees grow relatively well and can be used for a relatively long number of years, so when planting them at the beginning we should pay attention to planting density, which can ensure the airiness of the orchard. Usually we plant with a distance of cm between rows and an interval of five meters between plants. Too high a planting density not only wastes costs, but also increases the workload for later field management.

4. Fertilizer and water management

Green jujube trees grow quickly, which also means they need a large amount of nutrients, so when fertilizing we need to fertilize in stages, applying fertilizer reasonably according to the different stages of the green jujube tree. For example, in the young tree stage we mainly use nitrogen fertilizer to promote the growth of branches and leaves, while in the fruiting stage of the green jujube tree we mainly use potassium fertilizer and phosphorus fertilizer, supplemented by nitrogen fertilizer and boron fertilizer. At the same time, water management in the field should also be noted. During its branch and leaf growth period it needs a large amount of water, but before flowering and during fruit setting we should keep the field dry, and only start watering when the fruit has grown to the size of a thumb.

5. Pruning and shaping

Because the branches and leaves of green jujube trees grow relatively quickly, we need to prune the branches and leaves of the green jujube tree from time to time to maintain a good tree shape. This is not only beneficial for field management, but can also enhance the airiness of the field and reduce damage from pests and diseases, thus ensuring a high yield of green jujube.

6. Pollination management

When planting green jujube trees, pollinator trees need to be selected well. Although some do not need interplanted pollination, in order to improve the yield and quality of green jujube, we can make reasonable arrangements and plant pollinator trees reasonably in a herringbone pattern, so that the probability of successful pollination is greater. Secondly, during this period we also need to carry out reasonable flower thinning and fruit thinning, which can ensure the quality of green jujube, and at the same time there will be no fruit drop in the later stage.