Pomegranate (scientific name: Punica granatum L.) is a deciduous tree or shrub of pomegranate family; it is simple, usually opposite or clustered, without stipules. It originated in the western regions and was introduced into China in the Han Dynasty. Because of its bright color and plump seeds, it is often used as a festive fruit to symbolize the happiness of many children and the full house of children and grandchildren. Although many flower friends have aquaculture at home, some flower friends only breed for the sake of Yitou. In fact, they don't know how to breed. So, the following small series will introduce the cultivation method of potted pomegranate.
Culture methods of potted pomegranate
Cultivation methods of potted pomegranate 1. Sowing
Pomegranate can be sown in spring or summer. The sowing depth is 0.6-1cm. Keep the basin soil moist. The seedlings emerge in 12-15 days. The seedlings are dicotyledonous and the stems are pink. The spring sowing should keep the temperature at 20-25 degrees, and the summer sowing should be shaded to prevent the sun and heavy rain.
Potted pomegranate sowing
2. Upper basin
Small and medium pomegranate pot can be selected because of its poor soil quality. It is better to mix humus soil with a little sandy and fertile garden soil, and put a small amount of bone meal at the bottom of the basin. When the height of seedlings is 10 cm, they should be transplanted in pots with soil, one for each pot. After planting, water is poured and placed in the sunny place.
Potted pomegranate in pots
3. Daily management
Usually see dry watering, each time to just pour through is appropriate. At the peak growth stage, the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizer or rotten organic fertilizer should be applied, a small amount of them should be applied many times, and they should be buried away from the root. Pay attention to prevent rain and waterlogging, too much water is easy to overgrow, flower and fruit. It likes warm and sunshine in spring, and is drought resistant, and is not afraid of sunshine in summer. When sown in spring and early summer, it can blossom and bear fruit in the same year. When the frost comes after autumn, move the pot into the room or greenhouse, keep 15-20 degrees, and it can continue to bloom for 1-2 months.
Culture methods of potted pomegranate
4. Pest control
When the fruit is damaged by the moth in the growing period, it can be controlled by 1000 times of methomyl or 3000 times of cypermethrin. Do not eat fruits for one month during the medication.
Culture methods of potted pomegranate
5. Overwintering management
When the temperature is below 5-7 degrees, it goes into dormancy. In winter, the pot soil remains slightly wet. The southern flower friends can put the pot in the corridor corridor and wrap it with film, so that they can live through the winter naturally. If the northern flower friends move the pot back to the room for the winter, they can.
Indoor overwintering of potted pomegranate