How long is the growth cycle of red dates?

Growth cycle of red dates

The growth cycle of red dates is generally within 10 years, with a short period of 3 to 5 years and a long period of 7 to 10 years. Red dates generally sprout in April, bloom in May and June, bear young fruits in June, and are ripe for harvest in September.

Jujube is native to China and is commonly cultivated in Asia, Europe and America. It is distributed in Jilin, Liaoning, Hebei, Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Henan, Gansu, Xinjiang and Anhui in China.

Growth rate of red dates

Jujube trees grow fast and can bear fruit in the same year they are planted. Even if they are planted in July or August, they can still bear fruit in the same year. Therefore, jujube trees planted in summer can survive.

Management of the growth cycle of red dates

Temperature management: The most suitable temperature for the growth of red dates is an annual average of around 15 degrees Celsius. When the red dates buds sprout, the temperature should be maintained at 13 to 15 degrees Celsius. When the red dates begin to grow leaves, the temperature should be around 17 degrees Celsius. When the red dates bloom and grow fruits, the temperature needs to be maintained between 22 to 25 degrees Celsius.

Fertilization management: Sufficient nitrogen fertilizer supply is needed during the budding period. During the flowering period, the amount of nutrient absorption increases, and the demand for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium increases. During the young fruit period, the root system grows vigorously, the demand for fertilizer and water increases, and the demand for nutrients reaches a peak during the fruit expansion period. In the early spring flowering period, the whole tree can be sprayed with a small amount of urea, boric acid, potassium dihydrogen phosphate and growth regulators, etc. At the same time, "opening the armor" (bark ring cutting) is of great significance to reduce the drop of flowers and fruits and increase production and quality. The amount of fertilizer applied to young trees should be appropriately reduced, and the amount of fertilizer applied to larger orchards should be calculated by mu.