Jabuticaba cultivation methods and precautions

1. Maintenance methods

1. Water: Jaboticaba needs a lot of water during its growth period, so it is necessary to replenish it with water in time. It is enough to water it twice a day, in the morning and evening.

2. Soil: It likes to grow in fertile, breathable soil, and it should be sterile. In addition, the soil should not be alkaline, as this will harm its growth.

3. Temperature: It is suitable for growing in a mild environment and can grow fastest in an environment of 22-35℃. It can withstand short-term low temperatures.

4. Light: Jaboticaba likes light. In order to ensure its healthy growth, it should be given sufficient light, so the potted plant should be placed in a sunny place, which is conducive to its growth.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Grafting: The rootstock should be second-year seedlings, and branches cut from the mother tree can be used as scion. It can be done in autumn and winter, using either the approach grafting or the cut grafting method.

2. Pruning: There is no need for excessive management in the early growth stage. In the later growth stage, the branches and leaves will become dense, so it is necessary to prune the useless branches to keep the tree adequately nourished.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Pests: It will be attacked by scale beetles. When discovered, imidacloprid should be used to kill the larvae as soon as possible.

2. Bird damage: When the fruit is ripe, it is very susceptible to bird attack. Therefore, effective prevention and control measures should be taken to protect the fruit trees by setting up protective nets in the fruit forest and protecting the ripe fruits with protective bags.

IV. Other issues

1. Is it edible: It is edible and the fruit can be eaten. Moreover, it is a kind of shrub tree and has good ornamental value.

2. Can it be grown at home: It can be grown at home as a potted plant, but it should be placed on an outdoor terrace or in the courtyard of the home, which will be more suitable for its growth.