How to grow Sichuan pepper? When is the best time to plant?

How to grow Sichuan pepper? When is the best time to plant?

Many people like to add Sichuan peppercorns to enhance the flavor of their home cooking. There are also many famous Sichuan peppercorn producing areas in China. Zanthoxylum bungeanum likes warmth and light, is drought-resistant and relatively cold-resistant, and is mostly cultivated in areas with an average annual temperature of 8℃-16℃. Let’s learn in detail how to grow Sichuan pepper. When is the best time to plant?

1. Planting time

The planting time of Sichuan pepper is generally chosen in spring and autumn. The spring in northern regions is colder, so planting is usually done in March, while in southern regions it can be planted in autumn. Spring sowing is done around the "vernal equinox", while autumn sowing is done before the soil freezes.

2. Soil selection

Sichuan pepper has strong adaptability and can be planted on vacant land such as barren mountains, wastelands , roadsides, edges of fields, and in front of and behind houses. The soil requirements are not strict, but deep, fertile, well-drained sandy loam is preferred.

3. Land preparation

Before planting, the land needs to be deeply plowed, sufficient base fertilizer is applied, and the soil is kept moist.

4. Planting density

When planting pepper , avoid overcrowding. The density after maturity should be within the range of 100-120 plants per mu, with a row spacing of about 3 meters and a plant spacing of about 2 meters.

5. Seed treatment

Before sowing, the seeds should be defatted and soaked in alkaline water to remove oil from the surface of the seeds and promote germination.

6. Sowing method

You can use row sowing or hole sowing, the sowing depth is about 1 cm, cover the soil and water appropriately.

7. Seedling management

After germination, keep the soil moist, thin out and transplant seedlings in a timely manner, and pay attention to protecting the root system when transplanting.

8. Fertilization management

During the growth period of Sichuan pepper, top dressing should be applied in a timely manner, mainly with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, supplemented with nitrogen fertilizers, to promote plant growth and fruit development.

9. Water management

Sichuan pepper is drought-tolerant but not water-tolerant. Pay attention to reasonable irrigation and do a good job of drainage and waterlogging prevention during the rainy season.

10. Pruning and pruning

The pruning of Sichuan pepper trees is mainly focused on renewal and controlling the outward migration of the fruiting parts, and timely removing dead branches and old fruit branches to maintain the tree's vigorous fruiting ability.

The above is an introduction to the key points of Sichuan pepper cultivation. The market prospects of Sichuan pepper are still very good. It is grown in many areas of my country, but it is not recommended that everyone blindly follow the trend.

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