What are the growing environment requirements for plums?

The fruit of the plum tree is the plum. There are ornamental plum trees as well as fruit-bearing plum trees. It is a traditional fruit tree that grows in subtropical regions. Today we will talk about where plums mainly grow. What kind of growing environment they like, and under what climate conditions they can grow well. Now let us take a look together.

1. Production area environment

They grow in subtropical regions and like a warm climate, mainly growing in areas south of the Yangtze River basin. However, they are also cultivated in the Henan region, and some varieties have been introduced for planting in North China. They are also cultivated in the Korean region. The distribution is very wide, and they are also cultivated in a few areas of Tibet. However, the subtropics are the most suitable growing environment.

2. Temperature

They generally grow in regions with an annual average temperature between 12 degrees and 23 degrees. Plums like a warm climate and like regions with a warm early spring and plenty of rain. Some regions are very cold in early spring, although there is plenty of rain. The germination temperature must definitely be above 12 degrees, and when fruiting it may be around 25 degrees. Usually temperatures in the 20s are suitable for the growth of branches and leaves. They are not cold-tolerant, and will suffer frost damage at minus 4 degrees.

3. Soil

The requirements for planting soil are not strict; they can be planted in mountainous land and flat land. The requirements for acidity and alkalinity are not strict, as long as it is not too acidic or too alkaline. Planting on deep, loose, well-drained sloping land is best. Planting on gently sloping land is best. It is best if the planting land faces south. Or facing the sun is best. Just be careful that there are no polluting emissions or polluting gas emissions nearby.

4. Water and light

In summer, when temperatures are high, water evaporates quickly and leaves are prone to falling, so it is best to increase irrigation. If there is a lot of rain, it may not need to be increased. The root system has poor water retention, so it cannot be drought-stricken. During consecutive sunny days, it must be watered every evening. During the growing period it does not need too much water; too much water is unfavorable for later flowering. They like light, but cannot be under strong direct light all the time, or the leaves will wither, which is also bad for the fruit.

Plums grow most in the south, but their distribution is wide. They like a warm climate environment, cannot tolerate waterlogging, and have no strict requirements for soil. They have strong adaptability.