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Breeding methods and precautions of Loquat

Saul Goodman
2020-06-30 16:21:02
Selection of flowerpots: large and deep flowerpots should be selected for cultivation, and the best depth is about 30cm. Temperature management: during the growth period, the temperature should be kept at about 20 ℃, usually about 10 ℃ can grow. Water management: it has a high demand for water. It needs to keep the soil in the basin moist and increase the frequency of water supply in summer. Nutrient management: organic fertilizer is mainly used in fertilization, and some nitrogen or potassium fertilizers are also used.

I. maintenance method

1. Flowerpot selection: loquat is a relatively tall plant with deep root system, so a larger flowerpot should be selected when breeding at home. The best depth of flowerpot is about 30cm, so that it will not be affected by the problem of growth space.

2. Temperature management: loquat needs higher temperature in the growth process, generally speaking, it can grow at 10 ℃, but the best growth temperature should be around 20 ℃.

3. Water management: it is suitable for growing in a humid environment, and the soil in the basin should be kept moist when potting. And in summer, we should increase the number of watering and spray water to make the surrounding air moist.

4. Nutrient management: the fertilizer to be applied is mainly organic fertilizer, which should be used in combination with potash fertilizer when the result is obtained. During the first week before and after fruit picking, the organic fertilizer can be used together with nitrogen fertilizer.

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Shelter from rain: loquat fruit from rapid expansion to maturity, some varieties are easy to crack. Its main reason is rainy, so for the yield of fruit, we can choose artificial shelter to avoid.

2. Summer: the high temperature above 30 ℃ in summer will affect the growth of plants and the development of fruits, so in the midsummer season, spray water to cool down.

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3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Pests: for the diseases and insect pests of potted loquat, ventilation and drainage control should be taken as the main measures. In case of slight insect damage, it can be brushed with a small woolen tool, and sprayed with 0.5-0.9% Bordeaux solution in a small amount when a large amount of insect damage is found.

2. Leaves dropping: loquat leaves dropping may be caused by excessive watering and waterlogging of roots. Take the plant out of the culture medium and cut off the rotten roots. Then replant it in loose soil and keep it ventilated until it recovers.

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4. Other issues

1. Edible: edible. Loquat fruit is a common edible fruit.

2. Whether it can rain: it can rain, but if it is necessary to check the drainage of soil in rainy season, to avoid the occurrence of root rot caused by too much water.

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