Jasmine tea, known for its unique aroma and taste, is deeply loved by tea enthusiasts. It is not easy to properly care for jasmine tea. Let us explain in detail the maintenance methods of jasmine tea for you, so that you can easily cultivate fragrant jasmine tea.
The maintenance method of jasmine tea1. Choose the right soil
Jasmine tea prefers well-drained, fertile soil. When planting jasmine tea, you can choose a mixture of leaf mold soil, garden soil, and river sand to maintain the soil's breathability and water retention.
2. Reasonable watering
Jasmine tea likes moisture but fears waterlogging. Watering should be moderate. During the growing season, water 1-2 times a day to keep the soil moist. In the hot summer, increase the frequency of watering appropriately to prevent leaf wilting. In winter, reduce watering to keep the soil slightly moist.
3. Reasonable fertilization
During the growing period of jasmine tea, apply a compound fertilizer once a month to provide ample nutrients. During the bud formation period, you can appropriately increase the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote bud development. After fertilizing, water in time to prevent fertilizer from burning the roots.
4. Light and ventilation
Jasmine tea loves light and requires ample sunlight. During the growing season, place the jasmine tea in a sunny area, ensuring 4-6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Good ventilation should be maintained to prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests.
5. Pruning and pinching
During the growth of jasmine tea, it is necessary to prune withered and diseased branches to maintain ventilation and light penetration of the plant. Before the bud formation, pinch the plant to promote branching and increase yield.
6. Prevention and control of diseases and pests
Jasmine tea is prone to attacks by aphids, red spiders, and other pests. When diseases and pests are found, take timely measures such as spraying pesticides or pruning diseased branches to prevent the spread of diseases and pests.
The maintenance of jasmine tea requires patience and carefulness. As long as you master the maintenance methods, you will surely be able to cultivate fragrant jasmine tea. I hope this article is helpful to you.
References:
《Jasmine Tea Cultivation Technology》, China Agricultural Publishing House, 2018.
《Jasmine Tea Industry Development Report》, China Tea Marketing Association, 2019.