When to Plant Passion Fruit
Answering netizens' questions about when to plant passion fruit and the timing and methods of planting passion fruit seedlings, here are some small knowledge of flower cultivation:
Passion fruit is originally produced in 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 a large number of passion fruit planting bases. The planting of passion fruit and its later maintenance management will affect the yield and quality. Next, I will specifically talk about the selection of time, site selection, planting methods, and water management, fertilization management, and pest control from six aspects.
1. Time Selection
The planting time of passion fruit is more suitable in spring, around the day before 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 for Planting
Before formal planting, it is necessary to choose the most suitable land for it. Generally speaking, passion fruit has a relatively 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 diseased or weak seedlings are purchased, it will greatly affect the later fruit yield.
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 kg 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 the growth of the plant and effectively prevent diseases and pests.
Once the plant has survived, it is necessary to observe the growth of lateral buds and trim them in time to ensure the sufficient nutrients of the top bud on the main vine. 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 less rainfall and it is relatively 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 sufficient nutrients can ensure the healthy growth of passion fruit, with nitrogen fertilizer as the main ingredient. About half a month before flowering, start controlling nitrogen and add some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote root growth. When passion fruit enters the critical period of fruit preservation and coloring, some foliar fertilizers need to be sprayed to effectively improve the fruit quality of passion fruit.
6. Pest Control
Common diseases of passion fruit include sudden collapse disease, anthracnose, etc., and 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集中销毁 (corrected to "disposed of in a centralized manner"). When diseases and pests appear, buy targeted pesticides for control.
The above sharing about when to plant passion fruit and the specific introduction of the planting time and methods of passion fruit seedlings, I hope you will like it!