How to make kumquat trees bear ripe yellow fruit in time for Lunar New Year 2025
Nghe An Newspaper will tell you how to make kumquat trees produce ripe yellow fruit in time for Tet, which many people have successfully applied.
How to make kumquat trees bear ripe yellow fruit in time for Lunar New Year 2025
Choose suitable soil and pot
The soil in the pot is an additive for the root system to develop, so the nutrients need to be enough for the plant to grow, not needing much soil as many people think, the most ideal soil is to use alluvium from river banks, this is airy and cool soil, high in nutrients and minerals, good for plant growth.
In addition, choose a pot for planting, it is best to use an unglazed ceramic pot inside, to do so you must order it separately from the pottery villages.
Pruning
To make the kumquat tree bear fruit, pruning is very important, depending on the strength or weakness of the main branch, cut back to 4-5 strong buds, when the new branch has 8-10 leaves, farmers focus on picking the kumquat tops so that the tree can focus on stimulating flowers and fruit, in addition, farmers can shape the tree as desired. When bending the tree, farmers should be strong, otherwise the tree will not have a beautiful shape and will not be of high value.
Fertilize regularly every 10-15 days
When the kumquat tree is pruned to create a canopy, it needs to be fertilized. During the growing process, it needs to be fertilized periodically every 10-15 days to keep the tree strong and able to bear fruit.
In the summer, you should use liquid fertilizer and water more. You should combine biological fertilizer and inorganic fertilizer. In the cold season, you should focus on using dry biological fertilizer.
Adjust the amount of watering
The characteristic of kumquat is flowering all year round, flowering once every 3 months, this is the basis for adjusting the fruit crop as desired.
To make the tree bear fruit during Tet, usually squeeze the fruit in April and May of the solar calendar. This is the time when the sun is not too strong so it does not affect the pollination process. In addition, picking fruit at this time also helps the tree bear fruit.
Like other citrus trees, kumquat trees need a dry period to differentiate flower buds. At this time, reduce the amount of water for 7-10 days. When the leaves are lacking water, water them again, 2-3 times a day, and continuously for 2-3 days. On the 4th day, water once a day, and after 1-2 weeks, the trees will bloom simultaneously.
It is necessary to choose a dry time for kumquat trees to avoid rainy days, the trees will flower poorly and will not bear fruit. Farmers should observe the garden to have a suitable watering regime, it is best to combine misting and hose irrigation.
2 months before Tet, you should maintain humidity for the plants. If watering by hose, you should water every 2 days. If using mist, water twice a day, morning and afternoon.
Anti-frost for kumquat
Frost is the main factor that farmers need to pay attention to. Frost often causes fruit to rot.
To protect kumquat trees from frost, you need to use a roof to cover them on days with a lot of frost. During the planting and care process, you need to provide enough water and fertilizer. This will help the kumquat tree bear fruit and ripen right on Tet holiday.
