As we all know, plum is a seasonal fruit in summer, which usually comes into the market around the rainy season. From mid-June to early July every year, rainy weather often occurs in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River in China, which is also the season when plums are ripe, so there is a saying called "Plum rains in yellow".

this rain is also called "plum rain". Before this, plums will also be sold, because plums can be processed, and the processed plums are also very popular with everyone.

It turns out that the saying of this rainy season comes from this way. After knowing the mature period of plums, Xiaobian is also curious about their growth habits! Then let's learn about the growth habits of this plum with Xiaobian!

growth habits of plums

1. Illumination

Plums like light very much, and they should be pruned and reshaped in time during the growth period to grow more fruits, which is conducive to the formation of a natural happy crown and the promotion of ventilation and light transmission of the crown. Prunus mume is suitable for warm climate, and it is cold-resistant, and can tolerate MINUS nine degrees. The cold resistance of young fruits is weakened, and it is easy to be frozen at MINUS temperature.

2. Terrain

The planting site should be a place with good lighting conditions, no pollution around and sufficient water. The soil layer of the garden is deep, fertile, moist and well drained. Generally, the green plum base should be established in a relatively flat mountain nest or halfway up the mountain.