How to raise star fruit

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis

4. Other issues

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It is a fruit that cannot tolerate cold. It will suffer from frostbite when the temperature is below 10 degrees. When the temperature is below 20 degrees, water should be provided once every two days. If the temperature is higher, water should be applied every day. It likes fertilizers, so make sure there are enough nutrients during the planting process. It is a sun-loving plant, so just let it receive light naturally.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Most tropical plants are not cold-tolerant, and it is no exception. Frostbite will occur if the temperature is below 10 degrees. If the temperature is below 12 degrees, the plants will suffer from frostbite. Flowers and fruits will fall. The most suitable temperature for its development is between 20 and 30 degrees. Especially during the growth period, the temperature must be maintained within this temperature range.

2. Watering: It can bloom multiple times a year As a result, the demand for water is particularly large. If the temperature is below 20 degrees, water is usually supplied once every two days. If the temperature is above 25 degrees, water needs to be supplied every day. Plants maintained in the open field need to be artificially replenished with water once in the morning and evening if they encounter drought weather.

3. Fertilization: It likes fertilizer. After observation, planting The fruits of plants in fertile soil will be juicy and delicious, the plants will be taller, and they will grow very quickly. The fruits of plants planted in relatively poor areas are dry and astringent, so the growth rate of the plant is relatively slow. Therefore, during the process of planting plants, it is necessary to ensure sufficient nutrients. The nutrients in the soil are limited. Generally, it needs to be fertilized once a month. Compound fertilizers can be used for fertilizer seeds.

4. Light: It is a sun-loving plant and should be maintained in the open field. If so, you can leave it alone and let it receive light naturally.

2. Breeding skills

1 . Propagation: Propagating star fruit can be done by sowing. The sowing time is different in each region. Taking Hainan as an example, the general sowing time is from February to March. When sowing is suitable, sprinkle the seeds into the soil, then cover it with a layer of soil, and use a sunshade to block the sun. During this period, the moisture of the cultivation soil must be ensured. Standard It should be completely soaked and there should be no accumulation of water.

2. Pruning: It usually has two prunings. The first time is after successful planting, it needs to be cut off at 60 cm, which can promote the growth of side branches. The second time is after the fruiting. This time no major pruning is required, only the remaining branches and leaves need to be cut off.

3. Problem diagnosis

1 , Anthracnose: Anthracnose appears on carambola, usually on the fruit. In this case, the infected fruit needs to be destroyed, and Bordeaux liquid should be sprayed on the incision to increase the plant's disease resistance.

2. Pests: It is easily infected with bird feather moth. If It was found that spraying with trichlorfon was needed to control the pests.

4. Other questions

1 , Edible: It is edible.

2. Toxicity: non-toxic.

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis

4. Other issues

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