Is potted kumquat easy to grow?

1. Is it easy to raise?

Potted kumquats are not easy to grow, as they have relatively high requirements for the environment. Temperature, water and fertilizer must be strictly controlled, and maintenance methods are different in different seasons.

2. Maintenance methods

1. Light: Kumquat needs sufficient light. Generally, it needs to receive sunlight all day, which is beneficial for its flowering and fruiting. But in summer, proper shade should be provided to avoid leaf burns.

2. Temperature: The suitable temperature for kumquat growth is between 20-30℃. If the temperature is higher than this, appropriate water spraying is required to cool it down. The temperature in autumn should not be lower than 10℃, otherwise it should be moved indoors. The temperature in winter should be kept above 0℃, but not higher than 10℃, otherwise it will lead to incomplete dormancy and affect flowering in the second year.

3. Soil: Kumquat grows well in fertile and loose acidic soil. Choose leaf mold, sandy soil and cake fertilizer and mix them in the ratio of 4:5:1. This potting soil is both nutritious and has good drainage.

4. Fertilizer: The amount of fertilizer applied to kumquat is different at different times. From the time new buds sprout to the time they bloom, apply diluted soy sauce residue water 3-4 times a month, and also water with alum fertilizer several times. Applying more phosphorus fertilizer in summer will help flowering and fruiting. Stop fertilizing during the fruiting period. When the young fruits grow to about 1 cm, apply liquid fertilizer once a week.

5. Watering: Kumquats need to be watered frequently during the growing period to keep the soil in the pot moist at all times. In spring and summer, you should spray water appropriately to increase humidity, but do not spray water during the flowering period to avoid causing the flowers to rot. During the rainy season, drain the stagnant water in time to avoid root rot. From the flowering period to the young fruit stage, the potting soil should be kept neither dry nor wet, otherwise it will be detrimental to its growth.

3. Notes

Moderate pruning can also promote better flowering and fruiting of kumquat. Before new buds sprout in spring, all dead branches, dense branches and overgrown branches should be cut off. Only keep 3-4 year old strong branches, and each branch should have 3 buds at the base. When the new shoot grows to about 15 cm, it is necessary to pinch it to control its length. In addition, after the young fruits are produced, some of them should be picked off. Keep three strong branches and one weak branch to make the distribution more even.