Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit with certain characteristics of growth and fruiting Xi. In order to improve the yield and quality of dragon fruit, proper pruning is very important. Here are some tips for pruning dragon fruit to help you improve the quantity and quality of hanging fruit in your dragon fruit.
Determine the point of growth: Find the point of growth on the dragon fruit plant, usually at the tip of the branch. Observe the state of the growing point, if the growth point is shriveled or the branch is bent, pruning is required.
Pruning time: The pruning of dragon fruit is mainly done in spring and summer. At this time, the plant is growing vigorously and is able to resume growth more quickly after pruning.
Light pruning: The pruning of dragon fruit should be mainly light pruning to avoid over-pruning. Light pruning removes weak, diseased and crossed branches to promote healthy plant growth.
Maintain ventilation: When pruning, make sure there is good ventilation within the canopy. Remove overly dense branches and leaves so that sunlight can penetrate into the canopy and promote photosynthesis.
Balanced fertilization: Reasonable fertilization is the key to increasing the number of dragon fruit hanging fruits. According to the growth stage and needs of dragon fruit, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium fertilizer and trace element fertilizer were applied in a balanced manner to promote flower bud differentiation and fruit development.
Pest control: Regularly check the growth of dragon fruit plants, and find and improve pests and diseases in time. Common pests and diseases include canker, anthrax, spider mites, etc.
Support and fixation: To keep dragon fruit shoots upright and stable, brackets and ropes can be used for fixation. This helps to improve the quality and yield of the fruit.
Proper irrigation: Dragon fruit needs plenty of water, but avoid over-irrigation. According to the climate and soil conditions, the irrigation time and water amount are reasonably arranged to ensure that the water required for plant growth is satisfied.
Regular pruning: Pruning regularly can keep your dragon fruit plants healthy and productive. Pruning is carried out once a year in spring and summer to remove old, weak and crossed branches to maintain good form and growth momentum of the plants.
Flowering and fruit promotion: Flowering and fruit promotion at the appropriate time is an effective means to increase the number of dragon fruit hanging fruits. According to the growth and climatic conditions of dragon fruit, the time and method of promoting flower and fruit should be reasonably arranged. Methods such as plant growth regulators or fertilization can be used to promote flower bud differentiation and fruit development.
In short, through the application of the above tips, you can effectively improve the quantity and quality of dragon fruit. Of course, in the actual operation process, it is also necessary to use flexibly according to the specific situation, and combine the growth Xi and environmental conditions of dragon fruit for reasonable pruning and management. In this way, the growth and development of dragon fruit can be better promoted, and its yield and quality can be improved.
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