How can you make avocados bloom?
As a tropical plant with both ornamental and economic value, the flowering process directly affects the fruit yield. Many growers often encounter the problem of strong growth but difficulty in flowering. This article will systematically analyze the scientific methods to promote the flower bud differentiation of butter fruit trees through four key maintenance techniques. Light control strategy for the core elements of avocado flowering. Shea fruit tree needs to ensure 6-8 hours of full sunshine every day, and a 360° unobstructed light environment can be used in spring and autumn. A 30% sunshade net needs to be built during high temperatures in summer to avoid leaf burns while maintaining photosynthetic efficiency. In winter, it is recommended to cooperate with plant fill light to extend the light to 10 hours, which can significantly increase the flower bud formation rate. The nutrient supply plan uses N-K-P 12-5-20 compound fertilizer, and seaweed fertilizer is applied every half month during the germination period to stimulate root development. In the early stage of bud emergence, additional potassium dihydrogen phosphate (diluted 800 times) foliar fertilizer was applied, combined with decomposed bone meal (200g/plant) as base fertilizer. Special attention should be paid to avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer causing excessive branches and leaves to grow. Water management techniques establish the watering principle of "see dry, see wet", and maintain soil moisture within the range of 40-60%. Use the knuckle test method: insert the index finger into the second joint in the soil, and pour water thoroughly when it is dry. Short-term water control (3-5 days) can be implemented during the flower bud differentiation period to stimulate reproductive growth, and the effect is better when combined with an intelligent soil moisture monitor. Key points for tree trimming should be retracted and pruned in spring, and 3-5 backbone branches should be retained to expand at an angle of 45°. Remove inner chamber branches and cross branches to ensure that the light transmittance of the crown reaches more than 60%. Cut off residual flowers in time after flowering, retain 2-3 strong flower buds for each fruiting branch, and cooperate with wound healing agents to prevent bacterial infection.
Through the four-dimensional control system of light, warm water and fertilizer, combined with intelligent gardening equipment monitoring, the flowering period of butter fruit trees can be advanced by 6-8 months. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log to record plant responses, gradually optimize personalized flower promotion plans, and ultimately achieve stable and high yields.