How to Plant Passion Fruit
This article introduces how to plant passion fruit and related knowledge about the cultivation techniques of passion fruit, with detailed introduction as follows.
Passion fruit is originally from tropical regions. After being introduced to our country, it is deeply loved by people for its soft and sweet taste and high edible value. So far, there have been many passion fruit planting bases. The planting and later maintenance management of passion fruit will affect the yield and quality. The following will discuss specifically from six aspects: timing, site selection, planting methods, water management, fertilization management, and disease and pest control.
1. Timing
The planting time of passion fruit is more suitable in spring, around the time of Qingming Festival. During this period, the temperature is moderate and gradually warming up, which allows passion fruit to adapt to the environment.
2. Site Selection
It is necessary to choose the most suitable land before formal planting. Generally speaking, passion fruit has a strong adaptability to the soil. The soil should be fertile and have certain breathability, and the planting site should be able to receive ample sunlight.
3. Planting Methods
Farmers must pay attention to choosing high-quality varieties when planting. If they buy diseased or weak seedlings, it will greatly affect the later fruits.
Then the formal planting can begin. The planting distance should not be too close to maintain a reasonable layout. Dig good planting trenches and pour in soil mixed with fertilizer, and also apply 0.3 kilograms of compound fertilizer to each seedling. After planting, water the root of each plant to keep the root soil moist. If conditions permit, you can also choose biological stimulants, which can promote plant growth and effectively prevent diseases and pests.
Once the plants have survived, it is necessary to observe the growth of lateral buds and trim them in time to ensure sufficient nutrients for the top buds on the main vines. After the vines grow, wrap them around the trellis to assist the branches in growing along the trellis.
4. Water Management
Passion fruit has a certain drought resistance, but to ensure its fruit yield and quality, the annual rainfall in the planting area should not be less than 1200mm. If there is little rainfall and it is dry, it is necessary to water in time. In the rainy season, it is necessary to take drainage measures to prevent water accumulation from damaging the passion fruit roots.
5. Fertilization Management
Fertilization is an indispensable part of later management. Only with sufficient nutrients can passion fruit grow healthily, with nitrogen fertilizer as the main type. About half a month before flowering, start controlling nitrogen and can add some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote root growth. When passion fruit reaches the critical period of fruit setting and coloring, some foliar fertilizers should be sprayed to effectively improve the fruit quality of passion fruit.
6. Disease and Pest Control
Common diseases of passion fruit include sudden collapse disease, anthracnose, etc.; common pests include thrips, red spiders, etc. It is necessary to clean the orchard in time, especially after pruning, the fallen branches and leaves should be incinerated. When diseases or pests occur, purchase targeted drugs for control.
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