What are the reasons a pomegranate tree does not bear fruit
The pomegranate has extremely high utilization value. It is not only a fruit, but the pomegranate peel is also a medicinal material with extremely high medicinal value, so pomegranates are still quite popular on the market. As the pomegranate planting area has increased, the output of pomegranates has also changed noticeably, but many growers report that pomegranate trees they have planted for a long time simply do not bear fruit. Why is that? And what solutions are there? There are many reasons a pomegranate does not bear fruit, so the editors at Qinong Net have put together some of the more common reasons and solutions for everyone. Let's take a look.
Reasons for not bearing fruit
1. Wrong variety
Choosing an unsuitable pomegranate variety is one of the most basic problems behind a pomegranate tree not bearing fruit. The main issue is that there are now many pomegranate varieties, and there are even pomegranate trees grown solely for ornamental purposes, which we call flower pomegranates. There is actually no difference between them and fruit-bearing pomegranate trees. If someone who does not understand pomegranates happens to buy this kind of pomegranate tree, then no matter how you grow it, it is impossible for it to bear fruit.
2. Insufficient light
The pomegranate tree is a light-loving plant. Throughout its entire growth stage it needs sufficient light so that it can grow and develop normally. As long as there is enough water, it can tolerate even very strong light. So if the light duration is insufficient, it will also be unable to bear fruit.
3. Improper fertilization
Improper fertilization is mainly shown in two aspects. The first is nutritional deficiency, and the second is improper use of fertilizer. Both can cause a pomegranate tree not to bear fruit. Nutritional deficiency mainly shows as degeneration of the pomegranate's floral organs, so it cannot bear fruit like a normal fruit tree, and all the flowers drop after blooming. Improper use of fertilizer mainly shows as excessive application of nitrogen fertilizer, which causes excessive growth of branches and leaves, or as applying a large amount of fertilizer, which leads to excessive nutrients.
4. Improper density
Improper density is also mainly shown in two aspects. The first is that when planting, the trees were not planted at a reasonable density, resulting in too high a density between plants, so that photosynthesis cannot proceed normally. The second is that the branches and leaves of the pomegranate trees grow too luxuriantly and were not pruned in time, causing the air and light penetration in the orchard to become poor.
Solutions
According to the different reasons why pomegranates do not bear fruit, there are also different solutions. First, for the problem of variety selection, it is best to choose varieties certified by the national seed management center for planting, which ensures the quality of the variety. If it still does not bear fruit then, it has nothing to do with the seed and needs to be considered from other aspects. Second, choose a plot with sufficient light for planting to ensure it has enough light. Then fertilize reasonably. During the growing period, mainly use base fertilizer and phosphorus fertilizer; during the flowering period, an appropriate amount of foliar fertilizer can be sprayed; during the fruiting period, an appropriate amount of boron fertilizer can be sprayed and combined with Zhuangguo Ling to promote fruit growth. Finally, when planting, it is best to plant with a row spacing of 3 m and a plant spacing of about 2.5 m, and then prune branches and leaves at the appropriate time according to the principle of removing the weak and keeping the strong.