The growing environment and local conditions of red dates

The growth environment and conditions of red dates

Red dates are generally distributed in areas below 1,700 meters above sea level and are often planted in mountainous areas, hills or plains. They are native to China and are also commonly cultivated in Asia, Europe and America.

Jujube growth conditions

Jujube has a certain degree of drought and waterlogging resistance, but a higher air humidity is needed during the flowering period, otherwise it is not conducive to pollination and fruiting. In addition, it is a light-loving plant and is suitable for growing in places with good light. It has no strict requirements on soil and is resistant to barrenness and salinity, but is afraid of wind, so care should be taken to avoid windy areas during the garden construction process.

Jujube growth temperature

Red dates like a warm environment with an average annual temperature of about 15 degrees. The suitable temperature for germination is 13-15 degrees, the temperature for branching and leafing is 17 degrees, the temperature for flowering and fruiting is 22-25 degrees, and the temperature for fruit ripening should be 18-22 degrees.

The growth process of red dates

The buds of red dates are green and begin to appear in April and May every year. After pollination, the ovary begins to swell and the disk gradually shrinks. Then the fruit gradually swells. Underdeveloped fruits or those that set fruit late usually wilt, leaving only 1-2 fruits in each inflorescence. The fruit turns red in August and September, indicating that it is ripe and can be eaten fresh at this time.

Date planting time and method

Red dates can be planted in spring and autumn. In areas where there is no severe cold in winter and the average temperature in January is above minus 8 degrees Celsius, they can be planted in autumn, that is, after the red dates fall their leaves and before the soil freezes. In the warm areas in the south, some new roots can grow in the same year and can grow in time in the spring of the following year.

Before planting red dates, you should choose a sandy loam plot with flat terrain, convenient drainage and fertile soil, select seedlings that are free of pests and diseases such as madness and scale insects, and keep the soil moist after planting. Keep them in a sunny and ventilated place, and they will sprout soon.