What is the best season to plant kumquat?

Kumquat planting season and time

The planting time of kumquat is generally divided by season. Most areas plant kumquats in winter and spring. The best time to plant kumquats is around the Spring Festival, but they can also be planted around November.

There are many varieties of kumquats, the more common ones are Luofu kumquat, round kumquat, golden bullet, mountain kumquat, longevity kumquat, etc. However, there is not much difference in the planting time of different varieties of kumquat.

Kumquat harvest season

The ripening season of kumquat is in late autumn and early winter, which is from October to November every year. In some areas, they will be available on the market around September. The general yield per mu is about 4,000 kilograms, and the market price is 5-6 yuan per catty.

Kumquat planting steps and methods

1. Variety selection

Before planting kumquats, you should select disease-free, high-yield varieties, and be sure to remove the dry and fleshless seeds.

2. Land preparation and fertilization

The planting density should be planned before sowing. In addition, about 15 kg of fertilizer should be applied to each bed, preferably well-rotted farmyard manure.

3. Planting

Place the processed seeds on the soil, cover them with soil and then cover them with grass. This can effectively prevent water and fertilizer loss and promote the seeds to germinate as soon as possible.