What are the precautions for growing jabuticaba? These key points need to be mastered
Jabuticaba is a shrub plant of the genus Plinia in the Myrtaceae family. Because its fruit looks very similar to grapes, like clusters of grapes growing on a tree, it is also called the tree grape. At present, jabuticaba in China is mainly grown in Taiwan, China, Fujian, Zhejiang, Guangxi and other regions with relatively mild climates year-round. So today let us learn together about the precautions for growing jabuticaba. Please read on for the wonderful content below.
1. Soil
Jabuticaba has excellent adaptability to the soil environment of the planting site, so basically it has no excessive requirements; however, note that overly sandy soil, heavy clay soil, alkaline soil or barren land are all not very suitable for jabuticaba growth. If you want jabuticaba to grow well, then the soil at the planting site should have good permeability, sufficient soil fertility, and be a sandy loam with a slightly acidic texture. In addition, the water resources around the planting site should be abundant, and the drainage and irrigation system as well as transportation should be relatively convenient.
2. Temperature
Jabuticaba is a tropical fruit, so its temperature requirements are relatively high. If the temperature is too low, or too high, it will affect the yield and quality of jabuticaba, and in severe cases it may even affect the survival of the jabuticaba tree. The most suitable temperature for jabuticaba growth is 22 to 35 degrees. During the growth process, we can use greenhouse technology to regulate the temperature. At the same time, we should note that the minimum temperature generally should not be lower than 10 degrees. Although it will not cause death, it will still affect its normal growth.
3. Light
The jabuticaba planting site must have sufficient light. If there is insufficient light, then it is all for nothing, so we can also adjust the light through artificial means. First of all, when planting, we should pay attention to the planting density, which has a great impact on the light intensity in the field later. Generally, the row spacing is 3 to 4 meters, and the plant spacing is about 2 to 3 meters.
4. Water and fertilizer
Jabuticaba is characterized by liking moisture, so when planting, we should pay attention to keeping the soil moist and water it frequently; although watering is needed, the amount of watering should not be too large, and there should be no water accumulation in the field, so in heavy rainfall weather, drainage management is also needed. When fertilizing, we usually use water-soluble fertilizer, slow-release fertilizer, organic fertilizer and a small amount of micronutrient fertilizer and chemical fertilizer together. The most important thing is to reasonably configure the fertilizer ratio.
5. Pruning
The growth cycle of the jabuticaba tree is relatively long, because its growth rate is relatively slow, so its pruning is still different from that of other fruit trees. Generally, heavy pruning is not carried out, and it is only necessary to maintain the tree shape. At ordinary times, properly prune off excess branches and leaves to maintain good permeability between the trunks.
The above points are all places we need to pay attention to during the planting process, especially in places where the planting environment is not particularly suitable for growing jabuticaba trees, we should pay even more attention. Thank you all for reading and supporting us. The editor will continue to work hard to bring you even more wonderful content.