Soil selection and improvement Planting time and method Water and fertilizer management, pruning and reshaping, pest control, Pomegranate has been one of the traditional famous fruits in our country since ancient times. It is not only delicious, but also has high ornamental value. Small leaf fruit pomegranate is popular among people for its large fruit, thin skin, full grains, and bright color. If you want small leaf fruit pomegranate to thrive, you need to master certain maintenance methods. This article will introduce you in detail the maintenance methods of small leaf fruit pomegranate. Help you create a beautiful fruit tree. Soil selection and improvement Low-leaf pomegranate has strict requirements on soil and is suitable for growing in soil with deep soil layers, good drainage and strong air permeability. Before planting, the soil should be improved and organic fertilizers, such as chicken manure, cow dung, etc. can be applied to improve the fertility and air permeability of the soil. Acidic soil is not good for the growth of pomegranate, so appropriate amount of lime should be applied for improvement. Planting time and method The planting time of small-leaf pomegranate is generally in spring or autumn, if the temperature is suitable and the soil is moist. When planting, seedlings that grow healthily and are free from pests and diseases should be selected. The planting depth should be such that the seedling roots are exposed to the soil. After planting, water must be watered in time to help the root system and soil closely integrate. Water and fertilizer management 1. Water management: Small leaf fruit pomegranate has a high demand for water, especially during the period of vigorous growth and fruit expansion. However, it should be noted that too much watering will cause root system to rot and affect growth. Keep the soil moist, but Do not accumulate water. When the summer is high, the number of watering can be increased appropriately.
2. Fertilizer management: Low-leaf pomegranate has a high demand for fertilizer, especially during the period of vigorous growth and fruit expansion. Fertilizers should be mainly nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and appropriate amounts of compound fertilizers can be applied. The fertilization method can use circular fertilization or hole application to promote root absorption. Pruning and shaping 1. pruning: The pruning of small-leaf pomegranate is divided into winter pruning and summer pruning. Winter pruning is mainly to remove sick and weak branches, crossed branches, and inward branches to maintain ventilation and light transmission of the crown. Summer pruning focuses on cutting off dense branches and long branches to promote ventilation and light transmission.
2. Plastic shaping: The main shaping methods for small leaf fruit pomegranate include natural open heart shape, sparse trunk shape, etc. When shaping, attention should be paid to maintaining the balance of the crown and avoiding excessively dense or sparse branches. Pest and insect pest control 1. Diseases: Common diseases of small-leaf pomegranate include pomegranate anthracnose, powdery mildew, etc. Prevention and control methods include: strengthening cultivation and management to improve the tree's disease resistance; rationally applying fertilizer to avoid excessive application of nitrogen fertilizer; timely removing sick branches and reducing the spread of pathogens.
2. Pests: Common pests on small-leaf pomegranate include pomegranate fruit borers, pomegranate leaf hoppers, etc. Prevention and control methods include: strengthening cultivation and management to improve the tree's insect-resistant ability; rational use of drugs, such as using biopesticides, botanical pesticides, etc.
The maintenance methods of small-leaf pomegranate need to be comprehensively considered from the aspects of soil, moisture, fertilizer, pruning, shaping and pest and disease control. Only by mastering the correct maintenance methods can the small-leaf pomegranate grow vigorously and bear fruitful fruits. I hope this article can provide useful reference to the majority of fruit farmers.