Chicken heart fruit, also called Saiwaihong, looks exactly like a small apple. It is a new variety developed in recent years. Its fruit is conical in shape, like a chicken heart, hence its name.
1. "Chicken Heart Fruit" has a very crisp texture and sweet taste. The sugar content can reach 13.3%. It is very small and weighs about 70 grams per fruit. It looks like a mini version of an apple. In addition, It also tastes like an apple, it can be said to be a small apple.
2. Comparing this chicken heart fruit with ordinary apples, you can clearly see that the chicken heart fruit is indeed quite small, and its color is also very bright red. When you cut it open, you can see that it is almost the same as an ordinary apple. , the only difference is the size and color. The taste of this chicken heart nut is also a little sour, and the taste is generally good.
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The growth of chicken core fruit has high requirements on soil. The planting substrate is mainly sandy loam rich in organic matter, and sufficient base fertilizer must be applied to the soil. Before planting, the soil needs to be loosened and fully disinfected to prevent germs in the soil from affecting seed germination.
Before sowing, soak the seeds in warm water for 1-2 days to speed up the germination of the seeds. Bury the seeds in the sand, making sure the covering soil is not too thick, otherwise it will affect the germination of the seeds. After sowing, pour a little water into the soil to ensure the moisture content in the soil, and then water as needed to promote germination of the seeds. After the chicken core fruit seedlings are completed, they can be transplanted. Keep the distance between each plant at about 18 centimeters and avoid intensive cultivation.