Fig cultivation requires proper watering and fertilization techniques to ensure its healthy growth and abundant harvest. The watering and fertilizing tips for fig planting are detailed below.
Figs have a higher need for water and need to keep the soil moist. When watering, you need to pay attention to the following:
Observe soil moisture: Before watering, the moisture of the soil needs to be observed to determine if watering is needed. A finger or hygrometer can be inserted into the soil to determine the humidity below the soil surface.
Watering in moderation: During the growing season of figs, the soil needs to be kept moist. In general, each watering should moisten the surface of the soil, but not cause standing water. In hot, dry weather, watering may be required once or twice a week; In cool, humid weather, the amount of watering can be reduced moderately.
Pay attention to the frequency of watering: The frequency of watering depends on the climate and season. During the dry season, it is necessary to increase the frequency of watering to keep the soil moist; During the rainy or wet season, the frequency of watering needs to be reduced to prevent root rot.
Pay attention to the watering time: it is best to water in the morning or late afternoon and avoid watering in the middle of the day when the heat is high to avoid leaf burns.
Figs have a high demand for fertilizer and need proper fertilization to guarantee healthy growth and a good harvest. When fertilizing, you need to pay attention to the following:
Basal fertilizer application: Before fig planting, sufficient basal fertilizer needs to be applied. The base fertilizer can be organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer, and mixed with lime.
Top dressing application: In the growing period of figs, it is necessary to top dressing in a timely manner. In general, topdressing is required in spring and summer to promote the growth and development of figs. Nitrogen fertilizers such as urea and ammonium sulfate can be selected for top dressing, and trace elements such as phosphorus and potassium can also be appropriately supplemented. The amount and frequency of top dressing should be determined according to the growth of figs and soil fertility to avoid excessive fertilization that may lead to root burning or root injury.
Foliar fertilizer: During the growth of figs, nutrients can also be supplemented by foliar fertilizer. Foliar sprays can choose fertilizers such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate and urea, prepare them according to the concentration on the instructions, and then spray them on the foliar surface. In general, spraying every 7-10 days, 2-3 times in a row, can effectively promote the growth and development of figs.
Fertilization precautions: When fertilizing, the following points need to be noted. First of all, the appropriate fertilizer type and brand should be selected to ensure the comprehensiveness and balance of nutrients; Secondly, attention should be paid to the time and frequency of fertilization to avoid excessive fertilization that leads to root burning or root injury; Finally, attention should be paid to the methods and techniques of fertilization, such as uniform fertilization, appropriate fertilization, etc., to ensure the effective use of nutrients and the healthy growth of figs.
Overall, fig cultivation requires proper watering and fertilization skills. When watering, it is necessary to pay attention to observe soil moisture, appropriate amount of watering, and pay attention to the frequency and time of watering; When fertilizing, it is necessary to pay attention to basal fertilizer application, top dressing application, foliar fertilizer spraying and fertilization precautions. Only with the right management of watering and fertilization can the healthy growth and harvest of figs be guaranteed. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the control of pests and diseases and pruning to improve the yield and quality of figs.
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