What are the key points to note in the planting and management of egg fruit?

Egg fruit is a fruit that has emerged in recent years, and growing it is fairly worthwhile, but growers need to pay attention to their methods when managing the orchard. Since it takes several years to grow, you also need to be patient during the management period. Let's take a look at which management aspects to pay attention to below!

1. Soil moisture retention

The root system of the egg fruit tree is relatively thin-skinned, so the roots appear rather fragile, and soil moisture is one of the things growers must pay close attention to during management. Too wet easily causes water rot in the egg fruit tree's roots, while too dry affects its growth, so how should this moisture be regulated? Watering cannot be poured directly at the roots; water evenly around the fruit tree, and the ideal moisture level is when soil dug up and squeezed hard by hand feels slightly moist, or just a little more moist than clothes after being spun dry in a washing machine.

2. Targeted fertilization

The release of fertilizer is a very important part of growing egg fruit trees. Growers nowadays habitually apply chemical fertilizers and bury them directly near the roots, which is not advisable and easily causes fertilizer burn in egg fruit trees. In the early stage of fertilization, some wood ash or farmyard manure can be used instead to build a good foundation, and once the growing season arrives, chemical fertilizer can be mixed and then spread evenly on top of the roots of the fruit tree. Use a bit more chemical fertilizer, and then water lightly to speed up the plant's absorption.

3. Pruning the fruit tree

Pruning is a process every fruit tree must go through, and pruning egg fruit trees is also a fairly important part, as it allows their nutrients to be used to the fullest. When pruning, growers habitually cut weak branches, but this is not advisable during the first pruning. In the early stage, the egg fruit tree needs more branches to speed up its growth, so before the first fruiting, pruning only requires cutting away some of the denser fruiting points on the branches. The pruning of weak branches, old branches, and shaded branches should be left until the second pruning.

4. Pest control measures

For pest control on egg fruit trees, growers like to use chemical agents, which is simple and convenient, but it has a certain impact on the health and appearance of the fruit. In order to sell at a good price, it is recommended to adopt the popular bagging technique, which not only has a fairly obvious effect in preventing insects but also provides some prevention against diseases. It is better to choose double-layer breathable bags, and for environmental protection, paper bags can be used.

The above are some of the issues everyone should pay attention to when managing egg fruit trees, and you can think them over carefully. Are there any other aspects to pay more attention to? You are welcome to share them.