What are the seed selection and seedling-raising methods for the heaven fruit?
Heaven fruit is a perennial herbaceous vine, mainly growing in Vietnam and some parts of South Asia, where locals call it the "sacred fruit from heaven." Its fruit is large and sweet, rich in nutrients, and its seeds are also a very good traditional Chinese medicine. Heaven fruit was formerly mostly wild; now, due to market demand, it is also cultivated artificially. In China it is mainly distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi, and Taiwan, China.
How are heaven fruit seeds selected?
It is best to choose seeds newly harvested in the same year that are pure in variety, free of pests and diseases, and plump for seedling raising. Soak the seeds in clean water, remove the floating matter and shriveled seeds on the surface, scoop out the plump seeds that sink to the bottom, dry them in the shade, and put them in a cloth bag for later sowing. Of course, friends who do not have the conditions to harvest seeds can also buy high-quality seeds online; just pay attention to choosing a legitimate platform.
How is seedling raising carried out?
1. Sowing time
The main sowing time is between the end of the 1st lunar month and the end of the 3rd lunar month each year.
2. Sowing and seedling raising
First dig a square pit of 40×40cm or a round pit with a diameter of 60cm, both 35-40cm deep; about 80 seedlings are used per mu of sowing area. Then fill the bottom of the pit with fertilizer, cover the fertilizer with soil, and then make a small hole on top. Remove the nylon bag wrapping the roots of the branch, place the roots of the branch into the small hole, fill with soil, and press the surrounding soil firmly by hand as appropriate. After planting, water appropriately according to the soil condition to maintain soil moisture, and keep watering once a day until new small buds grow.
3. Trellising
In order to get more fruit, trellising is a basic requirement for growing heaven fruit. The height of the trellis is 1.5-1.8 meters. In addition, the posts supporting the trellis must be strong enough to prevent damage from strong winds and heavy rain.
4. Harvesting
Under careful planting and management, harvesting can begin 7-8 months after planting seedlings, and the harvest season can last 2-3 months. Generally, newly planted seedlings can yield an average of 2-4 kilograms of fruit per plant in the same year; with careful cultivation, the yield in the same year can reach more than 4 kilograms. When the color of the fruit turns from green to red over more than two-thirds of its surface, people can cut the fruit off with a knife, taking care not to damage the tree.
The above is an introduction to seed selection and seedling-raising methods for heaven fruit seeds. I wonder whether everyone has eaten or planted this precious plant, heaven fruit? You are welcome to leave a comment for discussion.
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