Kumquat trees bloom frequently and can bloom four times a year. The specific flowering times are in mid-June, July, August, early September to October. The kumquat tree blooms from blooming to fruiting. It takes about 150-170 days to mature, but the fruits are the largest when they bloom for the first time. Kumquat trees are usually planted from February to March in spring and September to November in autumn.

Kumquat tree flowering and fruiting time

Kumquat trees bloom more frequently and can bloom four times a year. The specific flowering times are in mid-June, July, August, and September. From early September to October, it takes about 150-170 days for kumquat trees to bloom and mature, but the largest fruits are produced when they bloom for the first time.

Kumquat tree flowering and fruiting management

Growth habits: Kumquat trees like a warm, humid and sunny environment and are relatively cold-resistant. However, measures to keep warm are still needed in northern areas. Drought tolerant, slightly shade tolerant, requires deep, fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic sandy loam soil.

Blooming and fruiting pruning: During the growth period of kumquat, only leggy branches, dead branches, diseased branches and sprouting tillers are cut off. After it enters the fruiting period, the senescent branches on the periphery of the plant that are incapable of bearing fruit can be removed from the base. Prune back to help the plant grow vigorously.

Fertilization for flowering and fruiting: Appropriate amount of fertilizer should be applied to kumquats during the flowering period, mainly phosphate fertilizers and potash fertilizers. Dilute fertilizers can be given to kumquats every 15-20 days, which is beneficial to the growth of flowers. In addition to fertilizers, Kumquats also need adequate light and moisture.

Kumquat tree planting methods

1. Planting time: Kumquat trees are usually planted with saplings and are suitable for planting in spring and autumn. The specific time is from February to March in spring, and From September to November in autumn, planting in summer and winter is not suitable for survival.

2. Prune the roots: When planting kumquat saplings, you must first prune the roots. The main purpose is to cut off excessive and overly long roots to ensure that the size of the roots is suitable for the size of the flower pot to avoid accidents during planting. break.

3. Plant saplings: Dig a hole before planting. It is best to control the width and depth of the hole to about 80 cm. After digging the hole, you can plant the saplings in the middle. After planting, straighten it and start filling it. After filling, compact the soil to ensure better contact between the roots and soil.