Detailed Explanation of Jabuticaba Planting Methods and Techniques
Jabuticaba is what we often call the tree grape, and quite a few people mistakenly think they are two different fruits. It is a tropical fruit with very rich nutritional value, growing on the branches of an evergreen clustered shrub, very similar in appearance to grapes, and it also has high ornamental value. But most people do not know how jabuticaba is planted, so today the editor brings you the planting methods for jabuticaba, hoping to be of help to everyone.
1. Site Selection and Orchard Establishment
Jabuticaba is a fruit that grows in a tropical climate, and the climate of its planting site is generally relatively warm and humid, and its growth requires sufficient sunlight. So the planting site is generally chosen in a sunny area. Next, the soil fertility of the planting site should be relatively abundant, with moderate soil pH, slightly acidic soil being best, and strong drainage and soil permeability. When preparing the land, it is not only necessary to clear away impurities in the field, but also to use ferrous sulfate to improve the properties of the soil, and spread sufficient base fertilizer, and then proceed with jabuticaba planting.
2. Scientific Planting
There are generally three methods for planting jabuticaba, namely seed propagation, grafting, and cutting. At present, the most widely used planting method is still seed propagation, because the survival rate of grafted and cutting plants is not very good, so in order to reduce losses, using the most traditional planting method is the most reliable. The planting density needs to be determined according to its different growth stages. When first planting, it is generally done with a row spacing of 50 cm and a plant spacing of 50 cm, while the later planting density is generally about 4 m for both row spacing and plant spacing.
3. Fertilizer and Water Management
The root system of jabuticaba is very difficult to grow, and it is also recognized by relevant research institutions as a species that is difficult to root, so its nutrient requirements are relatively high. Generally, the main focus is on organic fertilizer, or the combined use of microbial fertilizer and chemical fertilizer, among which the chemical fertilizer is mainly phosphorus fertilizer, followed by nitrogen fertilizer and potassium fertilizer. When fertilizing, it is generally done by hole application or furrow application, and at the same time, using some water-soluble fertilizers also has a very good effect. Throughout the entire life process of jabuticaba, the water requirement is also relatively large, so in daily management, the humidity in the soil should be maintained, but waterlogging in the field must not be caused.
4. Pruning and Shaping
Although jabuticaba is a shrub-type fruit tree, its growth rate is relatively slow, and it does not require excessive pruning from us. It is only necessary to control the height of the plant and the tree shape to a certain extent, and at the same time reasonably prune the branches and leaves that grow more vigorously at the top in appropriate amounts. In autumn, prune the densely growing branches and leaves or prune off the branches and leaves that do not bear fruit, to avoid nutrient consumption.
5. Pest and Disease Control
Jabuticaba planted in our country basically has no pest or disease problems, and pesticides are also rarely used in ordinary daily management. It can be said to be a very green and healthy fruit. However, during the fruiting period, birds often come to peck at the fruit. We can set up scarecrows in the orchard to prevent this. Sometimes pests such as aphids, fruit flies, and beetles also appear. When the situation is not serious, we can carry out manual capture and killing, but when it is serious, it is still necessary to spray low-toxicity pesticides to kill them.