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In the fields of the countryside, the date trees, with their unique fragrance and rich fruit, have become a bright colour in many memories. But do you really know how and how to grow date trees? Today, let us walk together into the world of date trees and reveal its secret of flourishing。
I. Land selection and preparation: who does the date tree prefer
The date trees do not have stringent requirements for the soil, but we still need to select the land carefully to ensure its high quality. So, which land does the date tree prefer
The date tree likes a place where there is plenty of sunlight, there is good ventilation, the earth is thick, and there is good drainage. When selecting planting grounds, we should try to avoid low-lying areas and wind vent locations and avoid flooding and wind. At the same time, soil is best sandy or bordery, which facilitates both the respiration of the roots of dates and the drainage and fertilization of the soil。
In preparing the land, we need to go deep into the soil in order to break the bottom of the plow and increase the permeability of the soil. At the same time, there are sufficient nutrients for the growth of date trees, in combination with the application of sufficient bottom fats, such as decomposed farm fats or compound fats。
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Sapling selection and planting: how are date seedlings selected
You've got the right floor, you've got the seedlings. So, how do you choose a strong date seedling
First of all, we have to choose a good breed, strong, disease-free date seedling. The seedlings are well developed, the branches are thick, the leaves are thick and green, and have high resilience and yield potential。
When planting, we need to determine a reasonable planting density based on the growth habits of date trees and local climatic conditions. In general, it is appropriate to have a range of 3 m x 4 m or 4 m x 5 m, which facilitates both the ventilation of date trees and their management and extraction。
Before planting, we need to trim the date seedlings, cut the weak and long branches, and keep the strong trunk and side branches. At the same time, appropriate levels of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer are applied in the established dens in order to promote the growth and development of the roots of dates。
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Iii. Field management: how do date trees thrive
Once the dates are planted, field management becomes the key. So, how does the date tree thrive
1. Water and drainage
Trees like wet environments, but afraid of flooding. Therefore, during the growing season, we need to water rationally in accordance with weather conditions and soil conditions. At the same time, before the rainy season comes, we need to dig up the drain ahead of time in order to prevent the date roots from decomposing as rain gathers。
Fertilisation and shearing
Fertilizer is an important part of the field management of dates. During the growing season, we need to combine water for appropriate quantities of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer to promote date tree growth and flowering. At the same time, after the fall harvest, we need to apply sufficient base fat to reserve nutrients for the next year's growth。
Cutting is also one of the important measures of date tree field management. By cutting, we can adjust the tree structure of the date trees, improve ventilation and light conditions, and improve the yield and quality of fruit. In trimping, we need to cut the weak, cross and long branches and keep the strong trunk and side branches。
3. Pest management
Trees are vulnerable to many pests and diseases during their growth. Therefore, we need to strengthen our pest control efforts and adopt a combination of agricultural, biological and chemical approaches to ensure the healthy growth of date trees。
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Iv. Harvesting and storage: how are dates preserved
After careful field management, the date harvest season finally began. So, how do we harvest and store dates
At harvest, we need to choose the appropriate harvesting method according to the maturity of the dates and weather conditions. In general, dates can be harvested when they reach 70-80. Early harvests can lead to a deterioration in the quality of the fruits, while late harvests are vulnerable to natural disasters such as wind and rain。
The harvest of dates requires classification, cleaning and drying. During the drying process, we need to choose where the air is well ventilated and well-soiled for the drying, and to flip the dates regularly to ensure that the drying is even。
For dates that need to be stored, we can use cold storage, gas-release storage, etc. In storage, we need to periodically check the quality of the dates and the storage environment to ensure their freshness and taste。
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Summary:
Through these four presentations, it is easy to find that the methods and techniques used to plant date trees are not really complex. As long as we have the technical elements of the right selection and preparation, seedlings and planting, field management and harvesting and storage, we will be able to make date trees grow and produce fruitful fruits。
Of course, we also have problems and challenges in the actual planting process. But as long as we maintain the spirit of enthusiasm and exploration of learning, we will be able to overcome difficulties and succeed。
