But mangosteen is not a fruit that can be planted everywhere, so where can mangosteen be planted? Where is the best? Let's get to know each other.
1. Where is the best place to produce mangosteen?
Mangosteen in Thailand is the sweetest.
Mangosteen is a typical tropical fruit, which needs a lot of water when growing. Generally, the rainfall of 1300-2500mm can satisfy its vigorous growth. In addition, it can only grow vigorously in the environment with the temperature of 25-35℃ and the relative humidity of 80%. When the temperature is lower than 20℃, the growth of mangosteen will be inhibited, and the maturity and sweetness will be affected. There are three countries with these natural conditions that are most suitable for the growth of mangosteen, namely Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia, and Thailand is the most suitable for the growth of mangosteen.
The average rainfall in Thailand is about 2000mm, and the mangosteen produced is not only high in maturity and sweetness, but also delicious, juicy and delicious.
2. Where are the producing areas of mangosteen?
Mangosteen is mainly produced in tropical regions of Asia and Africa, and is cultivated in Southeast Asia such as Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Myanmar.
It is also planted in Taiwan Province, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan.
Third, the growth habit requirements of mangosteen
1, soil
Mangosteen has wide adaptability to soil. Compared with clay, Mangosteen prefers sandy soil with rich organic matter and pH value of 5-6.5.
2. Moisture
Good drainage conditions are required. Mangosteen needs more water when it grows rapidly, and its vigorous growth can be met with annual rainfall of 1300-2500mm in tropical areas.
3. Temperature and humidity
Mangosteen can grow vigorously at 25-35℃ and 80% relative humidity, and the temperature range of 20-25℃ can also meet the basic requirements of mangosteen growth.
When the temperature drops below 20℃, the growth is inhibited.
When the temperature is lower than 5℃ or higher than 40℃ for a long time, mangosteen plants will die.
4. Lighting
The early growth of mangosteen needs weak light environment, and the shading degree of 40%-75% is the most suitable for the growth of mangosteen.
Under direct light, mangosteen leaves, especially newly-pumped leaves, are easily burned by strong light.
5. Growth period
Mangosteen has a life span of 70 years, but its growth is slow, and it takes seven or eight years from cultivation to fruiting. The fruit ripens in May-10, and the yield is higher in August-10.
Mangosteen is a very popular fruit in the market, and its market price is relatively high, so its cultivation has great economic benefits. Due to the high requirements for its growth conditions, mangosteen is not planted in all areas, which should be noted.