How many years does the tree bear fruit?

The fruit of the citron tree is picked and processed and can be made into candied fruit. It is a fine dessert for guests of the Bai, Yi and Naxi ethnic groups in Yunnan. How many years does the citron tree bear fruit?

First, how many years does the citron tree bear fruit?

Generally, citrus trees begin to bear fruit in 3-5 years. The fruit is oval, nearly round or spindle-shaped at both ends, with a yellowish skin, colorless or milky yellow pulp, crisp, sour or slightly sweet, and fragrant. The fruiting period is from October to November.

Second, how to plant citrus trees?

1. Citron cuttings select 2-3-year-old branches, remove spines, cut into small segments of about 18 cm, and cut in the spring season of high temperature and humidity. Open a trench according to the row spacing of 30 cm, plant spacing of 12 cm, oblique insertion, expose the cuttings to the ground, cover with soil, press, and water. Cultivate and plant for 1-2 years.

two。 Field management: citrus trees are ploughed and weeded and fertilized 2-3 times a year. Human and animal manure are mainly applied from May to September, and dilute liquid cake fertilizer can also be applied. The application of calcium superphosphate in winter can be applied through trenching. Pruning requires cutting off long and overdense branches. Pillars should be inserted in the fruit period.

3. Rational fertilization: the citrus tree was fertilized for the first time before budding, and after the Summer Solstice for the second time, the second fertilizer could also be mixed with 250g urea and 500g calcium superphosphate to add water, and a sprayer was used for external topdressing to promote the growth of exuberant fruit of the plant.

4. Pest control: citrus tree diseases include soot disease, leaves, branches and fruits. Insect pests are cotton-blowing shell beetles, which can be controlled by natural enemies, big red lady beetles. Can also spray pine resin mixture, diluted 8-10 times in winter and 20 times in summer. Besides, there are longicorn beetles, red spiders, aphids and so on.

Citrus can be used as ornamental greening tree species in the courtyard, the fruit can also be made into candied fruit, but also traditional Chinese medicine, its dried tablets have a clear fragrance, taste slightly bitter and slightly sweet, warm, non-toxic. Regulating qi and broadening, reducing distension and reducing phlegm.