How many years does the western plum tree bear fruit?

Prunus mume is a plant of Rosaceae and Prunus. Its fruit is dark purple when it is ripe and its flesh is amber. So how many years does the western plum tree bear fruit?

I. the growth habits of gourmet food

West plum, also known as California plum, European plum, French black jujube, black jujube, etc., originated in southwest France.

Prunus mume is generally propagated by grafting. Prunus mume can be covered with plastic film or grass after planting, which can preserve soil moisture and alkali, and can be intercropped with dwarf crops during the young tree stage. Loosen the soil and weed in time after irrigation in the growing season.

Second, how many years does the western plum tree bear fruit?

Prunus mume generally takes 3 years from planting to fruiting, and the fruiting time is also affected by local climate and management technology.

III. Planting techniques of Prunus mume

1. Select the place

Select the land with loose soil and good drainage to build the garden, use 2x3 rice plant row spacing to plant, leave 40-50 to determine the dry after planting.

2. Plastic surgery

The first main branch should be 30 cm away from the ground, and the main branch should be cut lightly next year, leaving 2-3 side branches per main branch.

Evacuation delaying the happy shape of the whole tree left 5-6 main branches, divided into two layers planted in the trunk, cut off the central trunk.

3. Pollination

Artificial pollination can be assisted by beating flower branches with gauze cotton balls in full bloom.

4. Field management

In the process of Prunus mume growth, we should do a good job in the management of watering, fertilization and pruning, as well as the prevention and control of diseases and insect pests.