Ilex cornuta likes warm environment and is not cold-resistant. The minimum temperature required for growth is about 12- 15 degrees, the minimum ground temperature is about 10- 13 degrees, the suitable growth temperature for flowering is about 20 degrees, and the optimum temperature for fruit expansion is 20-30 degrees. Ilex cornuta can be planted in spring and autumn. If it is planted in autumn, it will take more time than in spring. The planting time is 45 days in autumn and only about 15 days in spring. The life span of Ilex cornuta is ten years. Ilex cornuta was originally distributed in West Asia and planted all over China. The varieties of Ilex cornuta are Cabernet Sauvignon, Gona and Riesling.
Fruits of Ilex cornuta planted for many years
Ilex cornuta can bear fruit after planting for one year. It is best to plant it in a place with flat terrain, sunny lee and no tall shade on the east, west and south sides. The soil is fertile sandy loam, and the main cultivation types are film greenhouse cultivation and plastic greenhouse cultivation. If Ilex cornuta goes on the market early, it is necessary to choose grape varieties with extremely early maturity, early maturity and medium maturity. If the market is late, choose extremely late-maturing varieties or varieties that are easy to bear fruit many times. Hedge racks can include single-arm hedges, double-arm hedges, wide-topped hedges and sheds.
Potted gourd hanging fruit
As long as it is properly managed, potted Ilex cornuta will bear fruit in about two years. Keep warm during curing, and the temperature is preferably between 20-30 degrees.
Why doesn't Ilex cornuta bear fruit?
The reason why Ilex cornuta doesn't bear fruit may be that it bought inferior seedlings. This kind of seed will not bear fruit after logistics management. In addition, it takes some time from planting to fruiting. If there is not enough time, it will not bear fruit. In addition, timely fertilization is needed during the maintenance period. In addition to applying sufficient base fertilizer, it is necessary to apply fertilizer continuously in summer and autumn, and only after accumulating nutrients can it blossom and bear fruit.
Key points of Ilex cornuta planting
1. plastic pruning: plastic pruning of Ilex cornuta can well adjust the contradiction between growth and fruiting, set up scaffolding in time, arrange branches and vines, which is more convenient for management, make trees strong, prolong their life and create conditions for high yield in successive years. 2. Fertilizer and water management: Ilex cornuta is a fertilizer-loving plant. Nitrogen-containing phosphate fertilizer should be applied in time during the growth period, and the principle of applying thin fertilizer frequently should be paid attention to. In addition, the soil should be watered frequently and kept moist, but water accumulation should be avoided to avoid root retting.