What are the precautions for growing rambutan? Explained clearly in one article

The taste of rambutan is extremely similar to that of lychee, so it is also called hairy lychee. Rambutan has a rather beautiful appearance and can be used as an ornamental garden tree. It is a tropical fruit with great economic value, and its position in the market is no less than that of lychee, although currently it is only planted on a large scale in areas such as Hainan and Guangdong. However, rambutan has high economic value and relatively good quality, so it is a fruit with great development prospects. Below is an explanation of what to pay attention to when growing rambutan!

1. Climate

The cultivation of rambutan is generally limited by temperature, because rambutan itself is a tropical fruit. It is suitable for growing in a relatively high-temperature environment. Slightly lower temperatures will affect the normal growth of rambutan. The average temperature is best at around 25 degrees, and rambutan also likes a humid environment. It will not suffer wind damage. When rambutan is a seedling, it is extremely intolerant of drought, so water should be appropriately increased for it at the seedling stage. Water is most needed during the fruit growth period, and the annual precipitation at the planting site must be at least 1800mm.

2. Washing the seeds

After selecting the variety, the seeds should be washed and soaked once. The purpose is to disinfect the seeds and wash off the sugar on the seeds in clean water. If there is pulp, it must also be rubbed off to ensure that no sugar or pulp remains on the seeds, because if they are not washed clean, the aroma will attract ants or other pests, thus easily arousing their interest, and gradually they will be drawn over to gnaw on them, having a relatively large impact on the seeds and young sprouts.

3. Weeding

When the first seedling leaf appears, weeding should be carried out around it in time, and the soil should be loosened between each plant. However, it should be noted that when weeding, you must not be too rough or too aggressive, to prevent damaging the underground roots. Apply a light water-soluble fertilizer once a month. The fertilizer should contain a compound fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. It should not be excessive; determine the fertilization amount according to the quantity. This compound fertilizer is beneficial for the balanced absorption of nutrients by rambutan.

4. Pests

Rambutan pests mainly occur during the seedling stage of rambutan. Tussock moths will damage its leaves. If the number of pests is not very large, it is best to use manual capture and killing methods. If it has already become a disaster, then emamectin benzoate should be used as an insecticide. This pesticide has strong killing power, and obvious results can be seen after one spraying. After spraying, because emamectin benzoate has strong penetration, it can quickly excite and paralyze the pests, causing them to die quickly, and it has no effect on humans or livestock.

5. Environment

The rambutan orchard must have a good irrigation and drainage system. Areas with poor drainage are not suitable for cultivation. Rambutan is also a fruit that greatly likes light. To achieve good growth, flowering, and fruiting of rambutan, there must be sufficient light duration. Although rambutan will not suffer wind damage, strong winds can easily blow off the branches and leaves on the plant, causing rambutan to lose leaves and branches, which has an adverse effect on the growth and development of rambutan. Fertile soil, deep soil layers, and sandy soil that remains moist frequently will be beneficial to the growth of the plant.

The above are the matters needing attention when growing rambutan. Everyone must pay special attention to pests. Not only are there pest threats, but diseases also cause serious harm to rambutan cultivation. Pay attention to the sanitation and cleanliness in the orchard. After harvesting the fruit each winter, the orchard should be disinfected promptly and comprehensively, and diseased and disabled branches should be cleared away to reduce sources of disease and lower the incidence rate in the following year. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can be helpful to everyone.