Brief introduction of Ilex cornuta planting
Ilex cornuta likes warm environment and is not cold-resistant. The lowest temperature required for growth is about 12- 15℃, the lowest ground temperature is about 10- 13℃, the suitable growth temperature for flowering is about 20℃, and the suitable fruit expansion temperature is 20-30℃.
Ilex cornuta can be planted in spring and autumn, and the planting time in autumn is more sufficient than that in spring. The planting time in autumn is 45 days, while in spring it is only about 15 days.
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, Gonna and Riesling.
Fruits of Ilex cornuta planted for many years
Ilex cornuta can bear fruit in one year, and it is best to plant it in a place where the terrain is flat, the leeward is sunny, and there is 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 the leaves of Ilex cornuta want to ripen early in the market, it is necessary to choose grape varieties with extremely early maturity, early maturity and medium maturity. If it is postponed, it is necessary to choose varieties with extremely late maturity or varieties that are easy to bear fruit many times. The frame can be hedges, including single-arm hedges, double-arm hedges, wide-topped hedges and sheds.
Potted gourd hanging fruit
As long as it is properly managed, the potted Ilex cornuta will bear fruit in about two years, and warm measures should be taken during the maintenance period, 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 we bought seedlings with poor quality and added management to the planting logistics, which will not bear fruit. In addition, it takes a certain time from planting to fruiting, and it will not bear fruit before the time is up.
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 to accumulate nutrients before flowering and fruiting.
Key points of Ilex cornuta planting
1, plastic pruning: plastic pruning of Ilex cornuta can well adjust the contradiction between growth and fruiting, arrange the branches and vines upright in time, which is more convenient for management, strong trees and prolonged life, creating conditions for high yield in successive years.
2. Fertilizer and water management: Ilex cornuta is a fertilizer-loving plant. Fertilizer containing nitrogen and phosphorus 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, water often to keep the soil moist, but avoid water accumulation to avoid root retting.