What are the high-yield cultivation techniques for the golden fruit?
The golden fruit, also known as the nipplefruit (Solanum mammosum), is an erect herbaceous plant in the Solanum genus. Its stems are covered with short soft hairs and flat spines, and its branches are covered with jointed long soft hairs, glandular hairs and flat spines. The spines are waxy yellow and bright. The fruit is beautiful in appearance and has high ornamental value as well as medicinal and health benefits. It is suited to growing in a warm environment with fertile soil. So what cultivation techniques should be noted to increase the yield of the golden fruit? Let's take a look together below!
1. Site selection and land preparation
The golden fruit has relatively strong growth ability. Although it can grow normally in all kinds of soil, when planting we should still choose soft, well-drained soil with normal irrigation. Only in this way can the normal growth of the golden fruit be ensured. The golden fruit has little requirement for soil pH. However, it will vary with the change of planting region. For example, in southern China it should be acidic, while in the north it should be slightly alkaline, and the previous crop in the soil must not be a Solanaceae crop. This avoids continuous cropping diseases, prevents harm to the growth of the golden fruit, and protects one's own economic returns from planting.
2. Proper sowing
The cultivation techniques for the golden fruit are mostly based on sowing. After the fruit matures, select plump, juicy, smooth and glossy fruit free of diseases and pests and take out the seeds. Then wash the seeds with cold water, clean off the remaining flesh and mucus, then dry them, and after drying store them in a dry, ventilated place. Then sow in March-April. Sowing should not be too deep; the depth must not exceed 1 cm, because the golden fruit seeds have very poor ability to push through soil. If too deep, they cannot sprout. After sowing, keep the soil moist. During emergence, do shading work well. As growth proceeds, gradually increase the sunlight exposure time. When the seedlings grow to about 16 cm, transplanting can begin.
3. Fertilizer and water management methods
The golden fruit likes liquid fertilizer, so fertilizer and water management during the growth of the golden fruit is very important. During the growth period of the golden fruit, fertilizer must be applied about once every ten days or so. Then during the plant's bud stage, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be the main focus, providing sufficient nutrients and increasing the fruit-setting rate. In spring, keeping the soil moist is enough; control watering appropriately to avoid lowering the soil temperature and causing harm to the growth of the golden fruit. Cover with agricultural film appropriately to promote nutrient absorption by the roots. Then after entering the growth period, water promptly, especially in seasons such as autumn and winter when water must not be lacking.
4. Cultivation techniques
The growth of the golden fruit is relatively sensitive to temperature changes. The most suitable temperature during the growth period is around 20°C, and during the flowering and fruiting period the temperature should be controlled and raised to around 25-30°C. Then do a good job of overwintering management. During overwintering, ensure the greenhouse temperature is no less than 10°C. While controlling temperature, pruning should also be done appropriately according to the golden fruit plant. When the plant grows to about 35 cm, pinch off the top appropriately to promote branch growth and increase the fruit-setting rate. Then clear away unnecessary young leaves and keep an appropriate number of branches, improving the ornamental value of the golden fruit plant.
In summary, the cultivation techniques for the golden fruit are still quite simple, and the incidence of diseases and pests is low. However, farmer friends still need to do the cultivation technique work well, and must understand that the golden fruit is mainly not for consumption, nor should it be eaten in excess. If you have any questions, you are welcome to leave comments in the comment section.