For citrus growers, the snow is both a challenge and an opportunity.
We need to understand that citrus, as a plant, is very sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity. Heavy snow has brought a significant cooling effect on citrus, which may have a certain inhibition effect on the growth of citrus. Especially during the flowering and fruiting period of citrus, low temperatures may affect pollination, which in turn can affect the yield and quality of the fruit.
However, the heavy snowfall also had a positive impact on the soil in the citrus growing areas. Heavy snow covers the land and helps to retain moisture in the soil, providing ample water conditions for the growth of citrus. In addition, the infiltration of snow water also helps to improve the structure and nutrient status of the soil, laying a good foundation for citrus growth in the coming year.
In response to the impact of this heavy snowfall, citrus growers need to take a number of measures. If the mandarin orange and sugar orange are not covered with film, then the cooling and snowfall will be greatly affected this time. If there is a lot of snow on the cover film or insect net, the first thing you should do is to cut it with a knife at the lowest and most places. We need to pay close attention to the growth of citrus and detect and deal with possible frost damage in time. Secondly, it is necessary to make rational use of snow water for irrigation to promote the growth of citrus. In addition, we need to strengthen soil management and improve soil fertility through fertilization, among other means.
To sum up, the impact of this heavy snow on citrus is multifaceted. While it poses certain challenges to citrus growth, it also provides citrus growers with opportunities to improve soil conditions and moisture status. With the right response, growers have the potential to turn the impact of the snow into a boost for citrus growth.