How many yellow-pi trees can be planted per acre?

Kumquat is one of the fruits in southern my country. In addition to being eaten fresh, it can also be pickled or made into candied fruit. It has the effects of promoting digestion, regulating qi and relieving heat. The roots, leaves and fruit cores (i.e. seeds) have the effects of promoting qi, eliminating accumulation, relieving exterior symptoms, dissipating heat, relieving pain and removing phlegm. Some friends in the southern region want to plant kumquat trees. So how many kumquat trees can be planted per acre? Let’s take a look below.

1. How many yellow-pi trees can be planted per acre?

50 to 110 kumquat trees can be planted in one acre. The specific planting quantity depends on the planting method and purpose. Conventional planting: 50 to 80 trees are planted per mu, and the spacing between rows and plants can be 3 meters × 4 meters or 2.5 meters × 3.5 meters; planned dense planting: about 110 trees are planted per mu, and the spacing between rows and plants can be 2 meters × 3 meters. Growers should choose appropriate planting density based on specific needs and local planting conditions.

2. Planting method of yellow peel fruit

1. Garden site selection and preparation

① Site selection: Choose a location that is sheltered from the wind and has a gentle slope for planting to ensure that the kumquat can grow healthily.

②Soil requirements: Kumquat prefers loose, fertile, moist and well-drained soil. Sandy loam soil is particularly suitable for growing kumquats because of its good drainage. If the soil is thin or poorly drained, soil improvement is needed, such as digging holes and burying large amounts of organic fertilizer .

2. Planting of seedlings

① Selection of seedlings: Select strong seedlings with a diameter of more than 0.6 cm, a height between 25 and 35 cm, upright and with well-developed root systems for planting.

②Planting time: Spring or autumn is the best time to plant kumquat.

③Planting method: First dig a tree pit and carry out weathering treatment. The recommended size of the tree pit is 100 cm × 100 cm × 80 cm. After weathering, apply fertilizer to the tree pit and backfill with soil. When planting, prune the seedlings appropriately to ensure that the root system is spread out. Water thoroughly or apply biostimulants immediately after planting to help the root system stabilize.

3. Young tree management

① Fertilization: Start fertilizing after new shoots appear, mainly with nitrogen fertilizer, supplemented with phosphorus, potassium and magnesium fertilizers. Apply fertilizer once before new shoots grow and once during the greening period to promote the development of new shoots.

②Water management: Kumquat likes a humid environment, but excessive water accumulation should be avoided to avoid damaging the root system. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure adequate water supply and good drainage.

③Tree shape management: Pinch or shorten the trunk at a height of 40 to 50 cm to promote the germination of new buds. Keep 3 to 4 main branches and continue to cultivate secondary and tertiary branches in this way to lay the foundation for future yields.

4. Result Tree Management

① Fertilization management: Apply fertilizers that promote flower bud differentiation around the Great Cold, mainly organic fertilizers, supplemented with quick-acting fertilizers. Before thinning the fruit, apply fertilizers that promote fruit growth, mainly nitrogen and potassium fertilizers. After harvesting the fruits, apply fertilizers that promote autumn shoot growth to help restore tree vigor and promote flower bud differentiation. Supplement phosphorus and zinc at the same time. During the flowering and fruiting period, foliar fertilization should be combined, such as spraying biostimulants.

②Water management: Kumquat has shallow roots and likes oxygen. Therefore, pay attention to drainage during the rainy season to prevent water accumulation from damaging the root system. During the autumn shoot germination period, if there is drought, pay attention to irrigation to resist drought.

③Pruning: Prune after harvesting the fruit, retaining the two buds at the base of the fruit branch for pruning to promote the growth of autumn shoots. Prune off dead branches, diseased and insect-infested branches, and overly dense shade-bearing branches, and shorten overgrown branches to form an umbrella-shaped crown that is ventilated and light-permeable.

5. Pest and disease control

① Red spider mites: You can use dicofol emulsifiable concentrate mixed with water for spraying.

② Downy mildew: It is easy to occur during the germination period. You should use Baitai diluted with water to spray the infected branches and leaves.

6. Notes

① Temperature: Kumquat is native to tropical and subtropical regions in southern China and prefers a warm environment. The most suitable areas are those with an annual average temperature above 20°C and an average temperature in January above 12°C. When the temperature is below 0℃, adult trees are in danger of frost damage, and young trees have even worse cold resistance.

②Light: Kumquat is a light-loving crop. Adequate sunlight can improve fruit quality and yield. Insufficient light will affect the photosynthesis and nutrient accumulation of the plant, which is not conducive to the growth and development of the plant.

In summary, the planting method of kumquat involves many aspects such as site selection and preparation, seedling planting, young tree management, fruiting tree management, pest and disease control, and precautions. Through scientific planting and management, the yield and quality of kumquat can be improved.