Where is the production area of ​​the chicken head fruit?

Requirements for the cultivation of chicken head fruit

1. Environment

The water chestnut grows in all parts of China, and is often cultivated in swamps and ponds. The main producing areas are Hunan, southern Anhui, Guangdong, and southern Jiangsu. It is suitable for large-scale planting in deep water areas, generally with a water depth of 30 to 90 centimeters and low water mobility, making it suitable for planting by the lake.

2. Temperature

The chicken head fruit likes a warm and sunny environment. It is not cold-resistant and afraid of cold. It is suitable for growing in an environment of 20 to 30 degrees. During the seedling raising and transplanting period, the temperature needs to be around 25 degrees during the day and around 15 degrees at night. However, as the seedlings grow, the daytime temperature should be maintained at 22 degrees and the night should still be 15 degrees. It doesn't matter if it is one degree lower.

3. Water depth

The water depth for planting chicken head fruit should not exceed 1.2 meters. It cannot be planted above 1.5 meters. It is generally planted in water depth of 30-90 centimeters. You can observe its heart leaves. As long as they are not submerged, the water depth can be increased as it grows.

The growing environment of the chicken head fruit

The water chestnut mainly grows in ponds and lakes. It likes warm and humid environment and has good heat resistance. The suitable growth temperature is between 20-30 degrees. The suitable water depth for growth is 30 cm to 90 cm. The entire growing period of the water chestnut is about 180 to 200 days.

How to plant chicken head fruit

1. Plot selection

The chicken head fruit is suitable for planting in sunny, sheltered areas with steady water flow and easily controlled water level. The soil needs to be slightly acidic or neutral loam or clay and rich in organic matter.

2. Seed soaking and germination

The seeds of the water chestnut can be soaked to germinate. Soak the seeds in clean water and keep the temperature above 20 degrees. The germination speed of the seeds of the water chestnut is slow and generally requires 10 to 15 days of germination. When the germination rate of the seeds reaches more than 60%, they can be sown. It is usually sown in early April each year.

3. Field management

During the seedling stage of the Chinese chicken head fruit, the seedlings should be checked and supplemented in time. Generally, two to three seedling checks are needed during the seedling stage. Once a shortage of seedlings is found, please supplement them in time. During the planting period, topdressing should be carried out in time according to the condition of the seedlings. Topdressing should be carried out in time during the faster growth stage of the Chinese chicken head fruit. About 5 kilograms of compound fertilizer can be applied per mu.