How many years does it take for the ugly monster to bear fruit?

Introduction to Planting Ugly Monsters

The ugly monster grows in an environment with an average annual temperature of 16.5℃-17.5℃, an absolute minimum temperature greater than 3.7℃, an average temperature in January of about 6.3℃, annual sunshine of more than 930 hours, rainfall ≥1000 mm, slightly acidic or neutral soil, pH 5.5-7.5, sandy loam or loam, deep soil, loose and fertile, rich in organic matter, and groundwater level below 1 meter.

Ugly oranges are usually planted from September to November in autumn and from February to March in spring, mostly in Sichuan, which is also the largest ugly orange producing area in China.

The ugly monster has been planted for several years and has borne fruit

The ugly tree usually bears fruit in two to three years. It starts to color in October, is fully colored in early December, and matures in February to March of the following year. It has an excellent flavor. When planting, you need to renovate the soil in advance, apply base fertilizer, then trim the roots of the seedlings moderately and place them in the center of the planting hole. Compact them so that the roots are in close contact with the soil, water them thoroughly once, and make a 1-meter tree tray around the seedlings.

Ugly potted plants with fruits

It is very difficult to grow the ugly plant, so it cannot be used for home potted planting. If you must plant it in a pot, it will basically not bear fruit, and it will take a long time for the ugly plant to bear fruit. It is not recommended to grow it as a potted plant.

Why doesn't the ugly monster bear fruit?

1. Insufficient light: The reason why the ugly plant does not bear fruit may be due to insufficient light. It likes an environment with sufficient scattered light. If it is kept in a dark environment for a long time, it will cause the branches and leaves to grow too long, affecting the normal flowering and fruiting of the plant.

2. Insufficient nutrients: The growth and flowering of the ugly plant requires a lot of nutrients. If top dressing is not done in time, it will affect the growth and flowering of the plant.

Ugly monster planting tips

1. Water and fertilizer: The growth of the ugly plant will consume a lot of nutrients, and water and fertilizer will affect the yield and quality. Fertilization is required during the growth period, generally organic fertilizer can be used. If it is in the seedling stage, fertilizer should be applied five or six times a year. In addition, drainage should be carried out in time during the rainy season to avoid water accumulation. If the soil is dry, water should be added in time to keep it moist.

2. Pruning: During the seedling stage of the ugly plant, light pruning is required to prune the branches to adjust the growth balance. During the fruiting period, the main branches should be pruned to promote the growth of side branches. During the vigorous fruiting period, old branches, diseased branches, dead branches, dense branches, etc. should be pruned.

3. Pests and diseases: Common pests and diseases during the growth period of ugly monster are anthracnose and citrus scab, which will affect the fruit yield. When found, the diseased parts should be cut off in time and disinfected and sprayed.