Latest Grapefruit Planting Techniques, Methods and Tutorial Highlights
We are not particularly familiar with grapefruit. In fact, it is not very different from ordinary pomelo. The biggest difference is that the flesh of grapefruit has a slight pale pink color, and its taste is a little better than ordinary pomelo. The planting method is also similar, though there are some differences. Today let us learn together what the key technical points of grapefruit planting are.
1. Planting with large seedlings
When planting grapefruit, try to choose large seedlings, that is, wait at least until the grapefruit seedling has grown to about one meter before planting, and seedlings with two or three branches are best. This will greatly increase the survival rate, and at the same time the grapefruit will bear fruit somewhat earlier. When planting, note that generally one is planted every two meters.
2. Fertilizer and water management
Grapefruit needs relatively more nutrients, so after planting, composting must be carried out every year, and at the same time sufficient water for grapefruit growth must be ensured, so that its service life will be increased. The fertilizer applied in the first year is generally manure, farmyard manure, decomposed fertilizer, organic fertilizer and urea. In each following year, fertilization can be carried out according to the different levels of nutrients in the soil and the growth of the saplings. The most commonly used are farmyard manure, urea, potassium fertilizer and phosphate fertilizer. When grapefruit is flowering and bearing fruit, if there is no rain, remember to water it.
3. Orchard management
Usually we can spread a layer of grass in the grapefruit orchard. This can maintain soil moisture, and after this layer of grass decomposes it can also enhance soil fertility. Secondly, some excess branches and leaves of the grapefruit should be pruned. This allows the grapefruit to bloom and bear fruit as early as possible, advances the fruiting time, and at the same time ensures the density of fruit trees in the orchard, allowing them to carry out photosynthesis normally and ensuring the quality of the grapefruit.
4. Temperature management
Grapefruit is not particularly good at adapting to temperature. If you want to produce high-quality grapefruit, you must strictly control the temperature. The most suitable growth temperature for grapefruit is 20°C to 25°C. Generally, the temperature cannot be lower than 18°C, so relatively little grapefruit is planted in our country. It is generally planted in regions where the temperature is relatively stable and warm throughout the year. Of course, if you want to plant it, you can use greenhouse technology to regulate the temperature. However, it can also survive in a very cold environment, for example at minus 1°C, only the quality of the pomelo produced is not high.
5. Disease and pest control
Like other pomelo trees, the most common diseases of grapefruit are canker and huanglongbing. If the symptoms are not particularly serious, you only need to cut off the diseased branches and leaves. If it is more serious, chemical treatment is needed. The treatment method is similar to that for other pomelo trees, but when carrying out chemical treatment, be sure to pay attention to the dosage. At the same time, prevent the aging of the pomelo trees, extend their service life, and also ensure yield and quality.
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