Detailed Explanation of Key Field Management Techniques for Mangosteen
Mangosteen is rich in nutrients and originated in Southeast Asia. At present, the main producing area is Thailand, while the scale of mangosteen cultivation in China is not large, mainly in Taiwan, China, Fujian, Guangdong, Yunnan and other areas with mild climates throughout the year, so the yield is not very high. So when planting mangosteen, how should we carry out field management? How much do you know about mangosteen field management techniques? Let's take a look below.
1. Reasonable planting
Planting mangosteen is the first step in field management. Reasonable density affects the later field operations, yield and quality of mangosteen. Generally, 22 to 30 mangosteen plants can be planted per mu, the row spacing is generally 6 m, and the plant spacing is about 4 m. Of course, when planting, we can also adjust the density reasonably according to the fertility of the soil and the terrain of the planting site.
2. Shade management
After mangosteen is planted, its demand for light is not very high at this time, so we need to properly adjust the light at the planting site. After mangosteen is planted, in order to promote the growth of mangosteen seedlings, we need to build a shade shed. The shading degree of the shade shed should be controlled at about 90 percent, that is to say, the light transmittance should not be very good, but there still needs to be weak light, so that mangosteen will grow. Wait until later, then slowly increase the light intensity in the field.
3. Fertilizer and water management
When carrying out fertilizer and water management for mangosteen, it is basically similar in the first few years, that is to say, before mangosteen enters the fruiting stage, fertilizing and watering are basically the same, except that as mangosteen grows, the concentration of fertilizer needs to be continuously increased. In the early growth of mangosteen, nitrogen fertilizer is mainly used to promote the growth of mangosteen seedlings, but foliar fertilization is also needed appropriately to supplement micronutrients. In dry weather, it is necessary to water in time to keep the soil moist, while in the rainy season, it is necessary to drain in time to avoid waterlogging. After mangosteen enters the fruiting stage, we need to divide topdressing into several stages: growth stage, flowering stage, fruit-setting stage, fruit-swelling stage and later stage; at the same time, watering and drainage should also be carried out according to the water requirements of different stages.
4. Pruning and shaping
During the planting process, mangosteen, like other fruit trees, also needs pruning and shaping. During the young tree period of mangosteen, the main purpose is to promote the growth of the main branches and trunks, cultivate strong fruiting branches, and promote the formation of a complete tree shape. For adult fruiting trees, we only need to pay attention to one pruning principle, that is, remove the weak and keep the strong, remove the diseased and keep the strong, and remove the old and cultivate the new.
Today's introduction from the editor about field management techniques for mangosteen cultivation is basically over here. If you still have problems that cannot be solved in the later planting process, you can leave us a message for consultation.