Cultivation methods and precautions of flat peaches

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Because it is not cold-resistant, the maintenance temperature should be as high as possible. Generally, when the temperature reaches about 20 degrees, it can grow normally.

2. Watering: Unless it is the dry season, plants planted in the open field generally do not need watering. Potted plants need to be watered, once every two days is enough.

3. Fertilization: After successful planting, it is necessary to fertilize once in order to promote the growth of seedlings. The fertilizer should be a compound fertilizer with relatively comprehensive fertilizer effects. Top dressing is required before the flowers bloom in order to make it grow more buds. After picking the fruits, you can continue to fertilize once according to its growth status to ensure that there are sufficient nutrients for wintering.

4. Light: It is a long-day plant. Plants grown in the open field do not require human intervention. Just let it receive light naturally. For plants grown at home, the daily light exposure cannot be less than six hours.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: You can use the sowing method to propagate it. Sow the seeds into the soil and water them thoroughly. Generally, they will germinate in a week. One disadvantage of this method is that the growth cycle is relatively slow. Generally, it will not bear fruit in the first year, but only in the second year.

2. Pruning: June is a good time to prune, because pruning in winter will result in more branches being left. Therefore, in June, the branches without fruits should be pruned back to allow new branches to grow and bear fruit next year. Another benefit of pruning at this time is that it can prevent the plant from being too lush.

3. Problem Diagnosis

1. Pests: It is easily infected by borers, which feed exclusively on fruits. Prevention should be taken early when planting, and it should be sprayed with carbendazim once a week to increase resistance. If it still cannot be infected, the infected branches should be cut off and destroyed as soon as possible to avoid infection to healthy plants.

2. Disease: If small brown spots appear on the branches and leaves, it means that it is infected with fungal viruses and needs to be sprayed with antifungal agents. Different spraying modes are required according to different situations. It is best to go to a flower shop and let professionals prepare the agents.

IV. Other issues

1. Edibility: It is edible. The peel and flesh can be eaten directly, and the core can be used as medicine.

2. Toxicity: It is non-toxic, but because the fruit is relatively hard, the elderly and children should eat it in moderation to avoid indigestion.