Planting techniques of Brazilian Cherry

Brazilian cherry is rich in a variety of vitamins, nucleic acids, trace elements calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, especially vitamin C, has the title of "king of natural vitamins". So, what is the planting technique of Brazilian cherry?

1. Soil

Suitable for a variety of soil types, like deep, sandy, weakly acidic light soil rich in organic matter, but not tolerant to alkaline soil.

Second, accelerating budding

Brazilian cherry seeds should be sown when fresh. The seeds will lose their activity within 6 weeks. They can be bred in a nursery bed or in a separate container and placed in a cool place to germinate. The germination rate of seeds is usually low, germinating within 30 to 60 days, and the seedlings grow slowly.

III. Field management

Brazilian cherry seedlings usually grow slowly and can be grown on a mixture of peat moss and sand. During development and growth, a thick layer of peat moss is formed around the roots, and a large amount of fertilizer is applied. Regular irrigation can be used to plant in the climate without rainy season, which can promote the growth of Brazilian cherries. It takes 4-5 years for seedlings cultivated by seeds to blossom and bear fruit.

IV. Pest control

The resistance of Brazilian cherry is relatively strong, there are very few diseases and insect pests in the cultivation process, almost no need to use pesticides, mainly to prevent the invasion of Mediterranean fruit flies.

V. Harvest

In the subtropics, Brazilian cherries usually begin to blossom in March and April and bear fruit in April and May. The fruit ripens within a month and can be harvested within a few days. In the tropics, flowering and fruiting can be extended by several months.

In addition, Brazilian cherry is a shrubby plant, slender and erect, seven to ten meters high, with a short trunk, beautiful shape and fragrant flowers. It is a new fruit tree with considerable ornamental value. It is also suitable for potted fruit trees, courtyard ornamental plants or hedges.