The Latest Tutorial on Mandarin Orange Orchard Planting Techniques and Management Methods

Mandarin orange, also known as the October orange, originated in Zhaoqing and was later widely cultivated, with growing areas spread across Guangxi, Guilin and other places. Mandarin oranges taste sweet and fresh, and are rich in vitamins and trace elements, making them one of the most popular foods in summer. The scale of mandarin orange cultivation is also growing year by year, and the planting techniques for mandarin oranges are now very mature, so below Shuai Shuai will tell everyone about the latest planting methods for mandarin oranges!

I. Planting Techniques for Mandarin Oranges

1. The planting time for mandarin oranges is generally February to March each year. Choose land with high fertility for planting, and when selecting land, try to choose a location close to abundant water sources. Before planting, we must first apply the base fertilizer well, then dig the pits and apply phosphate fertilizer to them; livestock manure and urine water can also be used. After land preparation is completed, we can plant the seedlings. If the branches and leaves of the seedlings are too long, they should be pruned, which can reduce water evaporation and wasted nutrient consumption caused by excess branches and leaves. Cut off the main root, leaving only the fibrous roots, and ensure the soil remains moist.

2. After the mandarin orange seedlings are planted, make sure there is no rainy weather for the following period. Within three days after planting, ensure the soil is moist and water every day. There must be no water shortage. Watering can stop once the plants survive. In the period after they survive, their growth rate is the fastest, so the branches will grow very thin and long. Therefore, we need to prune them, which can prevent them from swaying unsteadily when blown by the wind, or even being broken by the wind, and also improves the survival rate.

II. Management Methods for Mandarin Oranges

1. Pest control methods

First, there are scale insects. For this pest, the timing of spraying must be well controlled. Once discovered, it must be dealt with promptly. During the first-generation nymph stage, the pesticide buprofezin can be used to kill them. Usually, pay more attention to the ventilation conditions in the orchard and maintain good environmental sanitation. Light penetration in the orchard should also be good. These are all very effective for preventing pests.

2. Aphid control methods

The occurrence rate of aphids is very high. Aphids appear during the growth process of many plants, and their probability of harming the new shoots of mandarin oranges is as high as 25 percent. Besides them, there are also a series of insects such as seven-spot ladybugs. Seven-spot ladybugs should be protected because they are beneficial insects. Branches with aphid eggs should all be cut off.

3. Control of leafminers

This pest has a relatively high incidence rate in summer and autumn. In this regard, we should do a good job with fertilization and watering to make the branches grow more uniformly. Spraying can be used for treatment, and the pesticide abamectin can be sprayed. The spraying interval is one week, and spraying 2-3 times continuously is enough.

III. Boiling Water Management for Mandarin Oranges

The usual management work is watering and fertilizing to supplement nutrient elements. Decomposed livestock manure and urine can be splashed on, combined with nitrogen fertilizer for alternating fertilization. Watering depends on the season and temperature. If it is summer, the watering interval should be shorter and the number of waterings should be more. In addition, the amount of water should be well controlled, and try to water thoroughly each time.

IV. Branch and Leaf Pruning of Mandarin Oranges

During the young tree stage, mainly prune the extended parts of its main branches, which is more conducive to the growth of its side branches. When it reaches the adult stage, pay attention to the intensity of pruning, and only prune a certain amount each time. Cut off places where branches and leaves grow relatively densely. If the amount of flowers is excessive and the number of flowers is too large, they should also be cut off. Reducing the number of flowers can increase the number of fruits set.

The above are the orchard planting techniques and management methods for mandarin oranges. Fertilizer and water management in the later stage of mandarin oranges is very important, because the period of growth after planting is the golden period of growth, and this period must be grasped well. To learn more related information, please continue to follow Qinong Web!