Latest Methods and Technical Points for Inter-orchard Management of Citrus Groves

Citrus is a major fruit crop, which is to say it is as well known as apples. We may all know that Hunan is a major city for citrus cultivation, because Hunan's Orange Isle is famous far and wide. After all, there is the head of Orange Isle where one can see the reddening of ten thousand hills, and by the Xiang River one can point to the landscape. So this also shows that citrus is very well suited to growing in the Hunan region. Moreover, the editor has seen in the countryside that quite a few households have planted large areas of citrus. So in the process of citrus cultivation, inter-orchard management is crucial. Now let Qinnong Web tell everyone about it.

1. Planting Out

When planting citrus, it should be planted at a reasonable density. Then the first thing in inter-orchard management is to plant out the citrus plants, that is, to carefully observe whether there are any missing seedlings in the orchard, or where the density is too high, and also where seedlings have not survived after planting. We all need to adjust and replant in a timely manner. Once all the plants in the field have survived, the planting out is successful.

2. Fertilizing

Citrus needs one heavy fertilizing each year, which is after the fruit is harvested. In fact, this maintenance fertilizer is similar to the base fertilizer applied in the first year of planting, but the base fertilizer in the first year lays the foundation for the growth and fruiting of the citrus trees, while the subsequent maintenance fertilizer prepares for high yield in the coming year. Their meaning is actually similar, both for high yield and high quality. Next, fertilizer also needs to be applied once each spring during the period of branch and leaf growth, which can shorten the growth period and bring it into the flowering period. After entering the flowering period, fertilizer needs to be applied again, mainly by spraying, which helps promote flowering and preserve fruit and increases the fruit-setting rate. Finally, after fruit set, fertilizer also needs to be applied once, mainly boron fertilizer. Of course, you can spray a little agent specifically for fruit enlargement, so that the citrus grows rounder and colors more evenly.

3. Weeding

To increase citrus yield, we generally need to carry out at least three rounds of intertillage and weeding in the citrus orchard each year. First, it can loosen the soil for the fruit trees and let them breathe. Second, it reduces nutrient consumption to promote the growth of the fruit trees. Third, it improves the soil's ability to store fertilizer and retain water. Fourth, and most importantly, it can extend the service life of the citrus and increase yield. The normal weeding times are divided into these three: first, the season of spring branch and leaf growth; second, before the fruit trees bloom; and third, after fruiting.

4. Pruning

Pruning the branches and leaves of citrus is very necessary, because after planting out, the fruit trees generally will not be transplanted again, since transplanting affects yield, so the only way to effectively control the orchard density is by pruning branches and leaves. The growth of citrus needs sufficient sunlight. Next, if it is to accumulate sugar, sunlight is also very necessary. If it is in a relatively shady environment, then you will find that the citrus is both sour and astringent, and the taste is very bad. Next, we cut away the branches and leaves that have already aged, because aged branches and leaves basically cannot bear much citrus, so it is better to let them regrow new strong branches to increase yield.

5. Clearing the Orchard

Every winter, the citrus orchard needs to be cleaned once. First, we need to clear fallen leaves, dead branches, weeds and other materials out of the orchard. Second, we need to comprehensively disinfect and sterilize the orchard. During the process of clearing the orchard, we should carefully observe each citrus tree to see whether there is disease infection. If any is found, it needs to be dug out or treated with medication for prevention and control, and the corresponding agent should be spread for prevention and control. At the same time, if a relatively large amount of insect pests is found, it is necessary to spray trichlorfon, chlorothalonil or Bordeaux mixture. This can effectively increase the citrus yield in the coming year.