How to grow papaya for high yields? A detailed guide to the latest cultivation techniques
When it comes to papaya, we usually smile, because we all know that eating papaya enlarges the breasts, and girls with small breasts can eat more of it. In fact, papaya does not only have this one benefit; it also has many other values, and the nutrients it contains are very rich. Both boys and girls can eat it, so from now on do not think that only girls can eat papaya. Below, let us learn how to grow papaya to increase its yield.
1. Seed and site selection
Although papaya has relatively strong adaptability and can be grown in most areas of our country, if you want high yields you need to choose the soil most suitable for its growth and also select the variety with the best resistance. We generally choose to grow it in sandy soil with good light, sufficient soil fertility and a relatively loose texture. When selecting seeds, choose the best according to the local climate and environment.
2. Land preparation and fertilization
Papaya is basically grown in large blocks, which helps the papayas pollinate each other and increases yields, so planting is usually done in the same area. When preparing the land, we need to deep-plow the soil once, then spread enough fertilizer as base fertilizer. The usual way to apply base fertilizer is simply to put an appropriate amount of farmyard manure into each hole where papaya will be planted.
3. Planting density
To let papaya grow better, carry out photosynthesis and accumulate sugar, the planting density must be scientific and reasonable. Relevant planting experts say that papaya planting density is related to the planting terrain. On ordinary terrain, one plant is usually planted every 70 to 80 cm; in mountainous areas with less fertile plots, it is generally 2 to 3 m apart; and in areas with relatively fertile soil, the distance is 4 to 5 m. Only in this way can papaya be guaranteed the growing space and light it needs.
4. Orchard management
Fertilization is generally done from late March to early April. This time it is mainly to promote plant growth, so urea and ternary compound fertilizer are applied. Fertilization is needed two weeks before papaya flowering and two weeks after flowering. The fertilization method is spray application, spraying a mixed liquid of urea, calcium phosphate and potassium sulfate together, which can promote fruit cell division. To increase the fruit-setting rate, we can spray boric acid or borax during the flowering period. At the same time, we must also pay attention to water control in the orchard. Generally, watering is needed once during its flowering period, then once when the fruit grows larger, and finally, there must not be too much water in the papaya field, so we must drain excess water in time. After fruit setting, if there is too much fruit, the fruit will naturally drop, so before the fruit drops we should knock off some poorly developed fruit to reduce losses.
5. Disease control
Papaya generally only occasionally develops powdery mildew. The control method for powdery mildew is actually very simple, because this disease is very common and most crops can develop it, so it is generally sprayed with a 1500-fold solution of triadimefon. Next is damping-off, and the treatment method is to spray with a 600-fold solution of carbendazim.
6. Harvesting method
The papaya ripening season is generally July and August in summer. When the papaya skin changes from its original green to yellow-green, it means the papaya is ripe and can be harvested. It is best to harvest on a sunny day, and during harvest do not let the papaya fall directly from the tree to the ground, otherwise the fruit will be damaged and completely unnecessary losses will be caused.
The above is the planting method brought to you by Qinnong Net for how to grow papaya so that its yield can be increased. If it can be of some help to everyone, we are very happy, and at the same time we will continue to work hard to bring everyone more valuable things.