The conditions for growing milk fruit are suitable for the climate environment of the planting area

Milk fruit planting conditions

Milk fruit is not very demanding on soil and can grow well in general soil, but it is best planted in slightly acidic soil with deep soil layer, fertile and loose structure, good drainage. It requires good ventilation conditions, likes plenty of sunlight, and is relatively shade-loving and drought-tolerant.

Milk apple planting climate

Milk fruit is suitable for growing in tropical and subtropical areas. It likes high temperature and is relatively resistant to moisture, but not cold-resistant and must be protected. When the temperature is below 10 degrees, the leaves are easily damaged by the cold and turn yellow and fall off. Therefore, the average temperature in the cultivation area is most suitable at 25 to 30 degrees. The fruit is easily sunburned under strong sunlight.

Milk fruit planting area

The milk fruit does not have too many requirements for the soil. It is best to have deep, well-drained acidic soil. It can tolerate drought, so it does not need too much precipitation. It likes sunlight, so the lighting conditions must be good. It is an evergreen tree, and the temperature in winter cannot be too low. It is produced in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Milk fruit planting time

There are two methods of propagating milk fruit, mainly seed propagation and cutting propagation. Milk fruit seed propagation can be carried out all year round and is suitable for sowing in loam. If the soil is kept moist, seedlings will emerge 15-30 days after sowing. The emergence time may be extended in winter.

Benefits of milk fruit planting

The milk fruit has developed from a wild fruit to an ornamental fruit and has also become a health-care fruit. There is still market demand for it, and since few people grow it, the prospects are pretty good.

For example, one acre of milk fruit will produce at least 2,000 to 3,000 kilograms. If calculated based on the wholesale price of 10 yuan, the income per acre will be around 20,000 to 30,000 yuan, not to mention the profit, which is still quite considerable.