Propagation methods and planting conditions of "Fruit Queen" mangosteen

Mangosteen, also known as Mangji persimmon, inverted twister, Phoenix fruit and so on, is a tropical fruit originating in Southeast Asia with unique flavor and is known as the "queen of fruit". So, what are the breeding methods and planting conditions of mangosteen? Let's get to know it together.

I. Propagation methods of mangosteen

1. Cuttage propagation

The stem of mangosteen is freshly picked, inserted into the seedbed and grows into a complete plant, which is called cutting.

2. Grafting propagation

The bud or branch of mangosteen can also be propagated by grafting it to another rootstock.

3. Striping propagation

The method of using the branches of mangosteen mother plant to press into the soil and make it take root, so as to get a new plant is called striping, which is easy to operate, does not need special management after pressing, and has a high survival rate.

4. Ramet propagation

The method of dividing the rhizome of mangosteen from the mother plant and planting it into an independent new plant has the advantages of high efficiency, high survival rate and simple operation.

2. Planting conditions of mangosteen

1. Soil environment

When planting mangosteen, you should choose soil with high fertility and high nutrition. if the land is obtained after a lot of crop rotation, it may not be so nutritious, and the soil layer is thicker. We can choose to be in wasteland or wasteland. We should pay attention to the choice of more water sources near the place. Before planting mangosteen, we should weed the land, remove weeds, and then dig and fertilize the land. Manure from livestock should be used for fertilizer.

2. Clear the whip and loosen the soil

After the mangosteen is planted, the soil should be cleared once a year, and the time can be in July and August every year. When loosening the soil, the poor growth and aging bamboo whips will be removed. After the whip is finished, the mangosteen should be watered and applied organic fertilizer to replenish its nutrition and water in time. Mangosteen whips germinate once every four years, so it is necessary to apply fertilizer in time to make the new bamboo whips grow faster and better. In the second year, there can be 600 mother bamboos per mu.

3. Planting skills

Mangosteen likes the hot and humid growth environment, once the land is dry, watering must be carried out in time, watering must grasp the amount, do not have stagnant water, otherwise it is easy to rot roots and affect its growth, mangosteen should be sprayed as soon as it appears female yellow disease.

Mangosteen will not bear fruit in the first few years, so it takes more patience to grow mangosteen, but don't worry, the income will gradually rise in the later period.

The above is the mangosteen breeding methods and planting conditions summarized by Xiaobian for you. Mangosteen planting has considerable prospects and rich economic benefits. Pay attention to reasonable planting methods can achieve high yield. I hope this article can help you.