How to grow plum blossoms

1. Soil:

Plum blossoms have strong adaptability and are not very demanding on soil, but it is best to choose sandy loam that is rich in organic matter, has good drainage and is fertile.

2. Fertilization:

In the early stage of plum blossom, base fertilizer mainly composed of organic fertilizer is applied, and then topdressing is carried out according to different development nodes such as bud stage, early flowering stage and late flowering stage. Fertilizer is mainly quick-acting fertilizer.

3. Watering:

Plum blossoms are drought-tolerant but not moisture-tolerant, and are especially afraid of waterlogging. Do not water them too much, otherwise water will accumulate and the roots will easily rot. The frequency of watering can be appropriately increased during the flowering period.

4. Temperature:

Plum flowers are afraid of low temperatures and frost. Low temperatures and frost can cause serious bud, flower and fruit drop and even harvest failure. The temperature needs to be kept at around 16°C during cultivation.

5. Notes:

1. Diseases:

The main disease of plum blossom is bacterial perforation, which will cause perforations in the leaves of plum blossom and affect its growth. If diseases occur, agricultural streptomycin, mancozeb and other pesticides can be sprayed for prevention and control.

2. Pests:

The main insect pest is red spider mites, which suck leaves and sap, causing the leaves to turn yellow and, in severe cases, to fall prematurely. If insect pests are found, they can be controlled by spraying chemical agents such as dichlorvos solution and trichlorfon.