How many years does it take for Amomum villosum to bear fruit?

Introduction to Planting Amomum villosum

Amomum villosum generally grows in the leeward and semi-shaded areas of forest yellow soil and brown soil with deep humus between 1200 and 1800 meters above sea level. It likes a humid environment and the relative humidity of the air should be maintained at 80%.

Tsaoko is suitable for sowing in September and October in autumn and February and March in the following spring. It is distributed in Yunnan, Guangxi and Hainan in China. It is mainly produced in Jinping, Yuanyang, Hekou, Pingbian, Luchun, Maguan, Xichou, Funing, Malipo, Yingjiang, Luxi, Longzhou in Yunnan, and Napo in Guangxi.

The fruit of the grass fruit has been planted for several years.

After planting the cardamom, if it is carefully cared for, it will bloom and bear fruit in 2 years and will enter the high-yield period in 6-7 years. It blooms from April to June. The fruit matures in August to September in Guangdong and in November to December in Yunnan.

Grafted Amomum villosum blooms and bears fruit

It takes about three years for grafted Amomum villosum to bear fruit, while potted Amomum villosum will bloom and bear fruit two years after planting, and generally will not bear fruit in large quantities until 5 to 7 years later.

Why doesn't the grass fruit bear fruit?

Amomum villosum blooms from March to May. If there is low temperature, drought or heavy rain during the flowering period, insect activity will be low and pollination will be difficult, which will affect flowering and fruiting. In addition, if the maintenance and management is not in place, such as not fertilizing, cultivating the soil, weeding, and preventing diseases and insects for a long time, it will also affect the results.

Key points for growing Amomum villosum

Amomum villosum is suitable for planting in loose, fertile, humus-rich soil. The shade should be controlled at 50%. The soil should be renovated in advance, sufficient base fertilizer should be applied, and weeds should be removed. The covering should be lifted after the seedlings emerge. Inter-row cultivation and weeding should be carried out from April to June, and topdressing should be applied several times a year.