A detailed explanation of guava planting methods and key technical points
Guava is a perennial, multi-year evergreen woody crop. It is sweet and juicy, with soft and smooth flesh, and can strengthen the body and enhance one's abilities. It is also very rich in nutrients, such as vitamins and protein. In recent years, the planting benefits of guava have become better and better, and market demand has also grown larger and larger. Many friends want to know how to plant it, so the editor below will introduce it to everyone.
1. Site selection and orchard establishment
Guava is a crop that likes light and prefers high temperatures, and it cannot grow without light or under weak light. The most suitable temperature range during the growth period is around 25 degrees, the lowest cannot be lower than 20 degrees, and the highest cannot be higher than 40 degrees. Therefore, guava planting areas are generally in subtropical regions. The orchard should be established and sown in a place sheltered from the wind and facing the sun, with little or no frost. Guava does not have strict soil requirements and performs well in any soil texture, but to obtain high yields, it is necessary to choose fertile soil that is deep, loose, and slightly acidic. A pH below 6 is best.
2. Seed selection and cultivation
The guava market is becoming more and more popular, and guava seedlings on the market are also chaotic, with most of the quality being relatively poor. In order to select good seedlings, everyone can go to some scientific research units and seedling companies to purchase them. General seedlings are grafted seedlings, because seed development takes too long. When selecting seedlings, pay attention to the graft union; the parts above and below the graft union should develop normally, with no abnormal conditions. Choose seedlings that are robust, have thick and large leaves, and are free of disease.
3. Planting methods
The planting time for guava is generally around the Beginning of Spring, when seedling transplanting and planting begin. Pay attention to the spacing between each plant, because excessive planting density will affect the normal growth and development of guava trees. Generally, the plant spacing for guava is about 4*4 m. Before planting, dig the holes well. They can be dug into squares with both length and width of one meter, and a depth of about 0.8-1 m. Mix farmyard manure with soil to fill the holes. However, note that the tree roots must not touch the fertilizer. After filling the holes, compact them, water, and cover with grass. Build the tree basin about 25 cm above the ground.
4. Orchard management
Although guava takes a relatively long time to bear fruit, guava has good yields, so its nutrient requirements are also high. During fertilization, organic fertilizer should be used, and organic fertilizer must be applied at least twice a year. To prevent guava trees from lacking trace elements, appropriately apply trace element fertilizers such as phosphorus and potassium fertilizers according to the condition of the trees. Moreover, guava can bloom and bear fruit at any time of the year, so water promptly in water-deficient seasons such as autumn, at least once a week. Of course, if there is too much standing water, drain it promptly.
The market demand for guava is now growing larger and larger. It can not only be eaten directly as a fruit, but can also be processed into dried fruit and fruit salad for sale. Although it is called guava, it is not at all the same as pomegranate. Now the guava planting area is also becoming wider and wider. Friends who want to plant it need to hurry, otherwise once the market is saturated, there will be no good market for planting it.