What are the key points of fig cultivation techniques? Understand in one article
The fig is a relatively popular fruit in China in recent years, and fig juice, dried figs and other products processed from figs all have a very large market. As the fig market grows larger and larger, its planting area is also becoming wider and wider, but many people have also failed in planting. In fact, this is caused by immature planting techniques. Below, the editor brings you the key points of fig cultivation techniques. Let's take a look below!
1. Proper propagation
There are quite a few ways to propagate figs, including four propagation methods such as sowing and cuttings. However, the growth period of sowing propagation is very long, so it is not recommended for propagation aimed at expanding the planting area. The most commonly used propagation method is cutting propagation, which has a high survival rate, strong growth ability, and is convenient. Generally, the cutting time is around Qingming Festival every year. We should select branches that grow robustly and are free of pests and diseases as mother plants for cuttings. After cutting, the temperature should be maintained at around 22 degrees, and under normal management, roots can form in about 3 days.
2. Transplanting and field planting
No matter which propagation method is used for figs, the basic process is usually raising seedlings in a seedbed and then transplanting them into the field for planting. When the seedlings emerge successfully or the branches take root and produce leaves, transplanting can begin. Before planting, the soil should be plowed and disinfected to improve soil fertility and promote the growth of seedlings. When planting, the planting density should be well controlled, because the fig tree has a relatively large tree shape after growing up. If planted too densely, the trees will shade and squeeze each other, which is not conducive to flowering and fruiting. In the early stage, some low-stalk crops can be appropriately intercropped to improve land utilization.
3. Reasonable thinning and pruning
Thinning and pruning work is essential for planting figs. As just mentioned, the fig tree shape is relatively large, and its branches and leaves are also relatively luxuriant. If the pruning work is not done well, too many branches and leaves on the fruit tree will reduce the ventilation and light transmission of the orchard, affect the light absorption of the inner branches of the fruit tree, and lower the flowering and fruiting rate. During the seedling stage, pinching and topping should be done well to promote branching of young trees and expand the tree canopy. When the seedlings gradually grow into small trees, pruning should begin to promote plant growth, and it is enough to retain about 4 main branches.
4. Strengthen management
After successful planting, pay attention to the number of weeds in the orchard, especially during the seedling stage. Weeds have a very strong ability to compete for nutrients. If cultivation and weeding are not done well, it is very likely to cause the seedlings to die due to lack of nutrients. In addition, watering and topdressing should be done appropriately. Each time the fruit is pruned once, an appropriate amount of compound fertilizer needs to be applied. The time when figs have the greatest water demand is during the fruiting period. During this period, the soil should be kept moist to improve the fruiting rate. At other growth stages, do not water unless there is drought. If the soil is too moist, root suffocation may occur, and in severe cases it can lead to root rot and cause various pests and diseases.
The above is a brief introduction to fig cultivation techniques. Fig planting is relatively lengthy, and the time to reach the full fruiting period is also relatively long. However, once it begins to bear fruit, it can be harvested continuously for several years or even more than ten years. Of course, everyone also needs to do a good job in orchard management and master the key points of planting. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. If you want to learn more related information, please continue to follow us!