How to cultivate monk fruit

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: It can be seen from the fact that its distribution area is mainly in the south that it has relatively high requirements for temperature. Therefore, in order to increase the output, the temperature can be controlled within an appropriate range. Especially in winter, if the temperature is too low, a large area of ​​monk fruit may be frozen to death.

2. Light: It does not require particularly high sunlight, and a little scattered light is enough. Too much light is not good, as it may burn the plants. Therefore, you can move it to a cool or semi-shaded place when the sunlight is very strong, and let it receive light when there is mild scattered light.

3. Watering: Monk fruit likes moisture and is slightly drought-resistant. But it is best to provide sufficient water during the growing season, which will help its growth. But water should not accumulate in any season, otherwise its roots will rot.

4. Fertilization: Monk Fruit requires very little fertilizer, so do not apply too much. Basal fertilizer is relatively important and only needs to be applied once or twice during the growth period.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: Generally speaking, sowing propagation is the most common method, and it is usually carried out over a large area. The fruits can be harvested when they turn from light green to dark green, and then the seeds can be taken out after drying them for a few days. When sowing, pay attention to temperature control, and also ensure appropriate humidity, but not too high.

2. Weeding: For large-scale planting of monk fruit, some weeds often appear in the fields. Their harm is quite large, causing the consumption of nutrients and water, affecting the growth of monk fruit. Therefore, weeding can be done regularly, preferably twice a year.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: A common one is called "viral disease", which mainly harms the leaves and fruits, causing them to grow deformed. Antitoxic agents can be used for prevention and control, two or three times in a row. There is also "anthracnose", for which you can apply some phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer at the same time as spraying the medicine.

2. Pests: The main types include termites, yellow melon pests, stink bugs, etc. Different types of insecticides can be sprayed separately.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: It is non-toxic, but it should not be consumed in large quantities.

2. Can it be raised at home? Generally not, it is usually used as a medicinal material.