Hey, guys! Have you ever thought about growing a date tree at home, not only to get fresh red dates, but also to enjoy growing? The date tree is an "all-powerful player" who can be both a fruit tree and a landscape tree, and grow it as simple as possible
Today, i'll take you from scratch to teach you how to grow date trees, from seedlings to harvests, one step at a time to unlock the identity of date trees! Whether you're a balcony or a courtyard party, this strategy will make it easy for you to achieve a sense of accomplishment
I. Discovery of the tree species: selecting the right species, double the score
There are many kinds of date-palm trees, most common of which are dates of winter, red, sour, gold, etc. The methods used to plant the different dates varied slightly, but the basic steps were similar。
Winter dates: suitable for starters, with short growth cycles and cold and hot。
2. Red dates: high nutritional value but slightly longer。
Acid dates: suitable for medicinal purposes, but with a slightly worse taste。
When choosing a species, remember to choose according to your own needs and growing environment
Time for planting: when is the most appropriate date tree
Trees like warm environments, so spring (march to may) and autumn (september to november) are the most suitable season for planting。
1. Spring broadcasts: dates suitable for cold-resistant trees, such as winter dates。
2. Autumn broadcasts: dates suitable for warmth, such as red dates。
Small partners in the north should be careful that the temperature is above 10°c in spring, otherwise the date trees are prone to “frozen”. Little partners in the south are much happier. They can grow in spring, summer, autumn and three seasons
Iii. Cultivation steps: from the field to the seeding, no less
1. Choose a good place: the date tree likes the sun and requires at least six hours of light per day. Soils need to be lax and well drained to avoid water accumulation。
Soil preparation: before planting the date tree, the soil is pinened and added to some decomposition organic fertilizers, such as compost or chicken dung, to make the soil more fertile。
3. Sowing techniques:
- dig a small pit at depths of 2-3 cm, with two-3 seeds per pit。
- light pressure on the ground and pour water, but not too much, otherwise the seeds will rot。
Iv. Conservation techniques: water, fertilization, trim, no less
Watering: date trees prefer wet environments, but do not pour too much water, otherwise they are prone to rotting roots. Summer can be more watered and winter can be reduced appropriately。
2. Fertilization: date trees do not require high demand for nitrogen fertilizer but require appropriate amounts of potassium phosphate. Potassium phosphate can be applied once before flowering to promote flowering results。
3. Cutting: the date tree needs to be trimmed regularly, the overtly and infirm branches cut off and the plant is more ventilated。
Pest and pest control: aphids and red spiders are “natural enemies” of date-trees, regularly checked and timely spraying of drugs was detected。
V. Question answers: there are answers here
Why don't the date trees bloom
- it may be insufficient light, inappropriate water or excessive fertilization. We'll see the flowers soon
Can date trees be planted on the balcony
- of course! Pick a bright balcony, use a bigger flower pot, grow a few dates。
Will the dates freeze to death in winter
- small partners in the north should be aware that, when temperatures are below 5°c, it is preferable to move the dates indoors or to cover the membranes。
Okay, todayTree cultivationThat's the plan, isn't it hard to grow a date tree? As long as you take care of it with your heart, it will return you with full red dates
If you have any more problems, or have planted beautiful dates, please share your experiences and pictures in the comment section! Let's build our own "red tree" together
Have you ever planted date trees? Have you ever seen anything interesting? Let's talk in the comment section
