How many years does pepper bear fruit?

Introduction to Planting Peppercorn

Sichuan pepper prefers a warm, sunny environment. The most suitable growth temperature is 10 to 15 degrees. The winter temperature can withstand temperatures of minus 18 degrees. It is best not to exceed minus 10 degrees. Sichuan pepper is mainly planted from July to September. Under normal circumstances, the lifespan of Sichuan pepper is about 40 years, and can reach 50-80 years at most.

Sichuan pepper is mainly grown in Shanxi, Hebei, Shaanxi, Yunnan, Sichuan and other regions in China. It is widely distributed in the north and south. Common varieties of Sichuan pepper include Dahongpao, Dahongjiao, Xiaohongjiao, Doujiao, Baishajiao, etc.

Pepper cultivation results after several years

After planting, the Sichuan pepper tree will bear fruit in about 2 to 3 years, but the yield at this time is very low. After 4 to 5 years of maintenance, the yield of the Sichuan pepper tree will increase.

It is best to dry the peppercorns before planting to increase the germination rate. Also pay attention to the seeds when purchasing. When they are wrapped in medicine, there is no need to dry them at this time. They can be planted directly because the medicine wrapped around the peppercorns can better defend against pests and diseases.

When the seedlings grow to more than 60 cm, they can be watered in May and June, and a small amount of nitrogen fertilizer can be applied. Of course, the peppercorns must also be pruned regularly, and diseases and pests must be prevented. Picking and processing during the harvest season is also very important. The freshly picked fruits turn bright red, so they can be sold.

Potted pepper blossoms and bears fruit

Potted pepper trees are usually planted the year before and will bloom and bear fruit in July of the following year. If the maintenance environment is not good, the flowering and fruiting time will be prolonged.

Why doesn't pepper bear fruit?

The reason why pepper trees do not bear fruit is that they have dry rot, which is generally caused by malnutrition in the soil. They need to be fertilized in time and the soil should be changed. If the pepper tree only blooms but does not bear fruit, it may be because there is no pollen or the stamens are too enlarged. The branches with yellow flowers should be cut off in time. Once the flowers spread, it will be too late.

Pepper planting technology and key points

1. Choose good varieties

The demand for Sichuan pepper in the market is very large now, but there are few people who produce it, and the yield and profit of growing Sichuan pepper are very good. Because the grains of wild Sichuan pepper are relatively small, they generally need to be improved through artificial cultivation.

However, there are more and more varieties of Sichuan pepper now, and they all have their own unique advantages. When choosing varieties to plant, you should choose according to your local climate and planting soil environment. It is best to choose varieties with high yield, strong resistance, easy management and large grains.

2. Scientific planting

If you want to grow pepper well, the planting time is also very important. The planting time is generally chosen in March and April each year, because the temperature suitable for the growth of pepper is about 10 degrees. Choosing suitable soil is also a very important condition. You should choose soil that is sunny, facing the sun, rich in organic matter and has good drainage.

Before planting pepper, the land needs to be deeply plowed and farmyard manure should be added at the same time to enhance the fertility of the soil. The seeds should be soaked in warm water for about a day and a half, then taken out and mixed with wood ash before sowing. You can use hole sowing, row sowing and transplanting, and then cover with a film to achieve the effect of moisturizing and heat preservation.

3. Management of branches and leaves

If you want a high yield of Sichuan pepper with good quality and good growth, the management of branches and leaves is also a very important key link. The branches and leaves of Sichuan pepper grow very fast and grow very densely. Its growth cannot be separated from sunlight, so its branches and leaves must be pruned.

There are requirements for pruning branches and leaves. You can't do it casually. In order to increase the yield, we first need to prune the diseased branches, old branches, and dense branches, and then choose the direction of growth of the branches and leaves. In order to facilitate harvesting, you can choose to adjust horizontally.