Cultivation methods and precautions of longan

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: When planting longan, it is generally better to choose loose, thick, breathable loam with good water and fertilizer retention effect. Loam is divided into three parts: red, yellow and sandy, all of which are excellent choices for growing longan.

2. Water: It also requires a lot of water, so it is best planted near water. This ensures that the longan can absorb enough water and grow vigorously and well.

3. Nutrients: Fertilizers can generally be made from chicken, duck, pig or human feces. When applying fertilizer, do not apply it directly to the roots, as this will burn the roots due to the large amount of fertilizer. Mix the fertilizer into the soil.

4. Light: Longan is a sun-loving plant and can grow better under sufficient sunlight. However, in the summer, you should pay attention to shade and avoid strong light, otherwise it will get sunburned and affect its growth.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Pruning: Longan is usually pruned in spring. At this time, longan is growing vigorously. Pruning the dense and thick branches can make it grow better and produce more fruits.

2. Reproduction: Longan is generally planted by seedlings. Choose strong seedlings and plant them in soil with sufficient nutrients. When they enter the growth period, they need to be fertilized and irrigated, and the branches and leaves can be pruned appropriately.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Pests and diseases: When planting longan, corresponding prevention and control measures must be taken. Longan is easily prone to pests and diseases in a humid, hot and unventilated environment. When pests and diseases occur, pesticides must be sprayed in time to avoid the increase of pests and diseases, which will affect the growth of longan.

2. Leaf falling: The reason why longan sheds its leaves is because of exposure to the scorching sun. Longan can easily wither and die, lose its leaves, or even be sunburned to death under exposure to the sun. It is especially necessary to provide it with shade and protection in the summer.

IV. Other issues

1. How to spend the winter: Water it once in winter, then trim off the old and dead branches and leaves, and trim the dense branches to avoid damage to the branches when they sprout in the spring of the following year.

2. Is it edible? Longan is edible, but due to its high sugar content, it is better to eat it in small amounts.