Reasons why kiwifruit blooms but does not bear fruit

Many friends like to eat kiwis . The demand for kiwis in the market is still very good, so many friends want to plant them. However, many friends will find that the kiwis they plant only bloom but do not bear fruit. Let's learn why kiwifruit blooms but does not bear fruit.

1. Reasons why kiwifruit blooms but does not bear fruit

Pollination problem: Kiwifruit is a dioecious plant and requires male plants for pollination. If there are no male plants around or pollination conditions are not ideal, the plant may only bloom but not bear fruit.

Excess nutrition: If the vines of the kiwifruit tree grow too lush, it may be due to excessive application of nitrogen fertilizer, resulting in excessive vegetative growth and insufficient reproductive growth.

Insufficient light: Kiwifruit needs sufficient sunlight for photosynthesis. If the planting location does not receive enough light, it may affect the formation of flowers and fruits.

Water management: Unsuitable water conditions, such as long-term drought or excessive humidity, may affect the flowering and fruiting of kiwifruit.

Improper pruning: Excessive pruning or pruning at the wrong time may affect the flowering and fruiting of kiwifruit trees.

Pests and diseases: Infestations by pests and diseases may damage the flowers and fruits of kiwifruit trees, resulting in fruit failure.

Climate conditions: Unsuitable climate conditions, such as temperatures that are too high or too low, may affect the flowering and fruiting of kiwifruit.

2. How to distinguish male and female kiwifruit

Flowering time : Male kiwifruit trees usually flower earlier than female trees.

Bud eye and flower shape: The bud eye of male trees is more convex, while the bud eye of female trees is more sunken. The ovary of female trees is obvious after flowering, and small fruits will gradually form after pollination.

Number of flower buds: Male trees have more flower buds, usually around 7 in a cluster, and the flower buds are smaller; female trees have fewer flower buds, usually 1-3, and the flower buds are larger.

Bark characteristics: The bark of male trees is rougher and has round pores; the bark of female trees is smoother and has long pores.

Fruiting situation: Male trees do not bear fruit, but only produce pollen ; female trees are responsible for fruiting.

Internode length: The internodes of female plants are longer and slightly thinner, with longer petioles; the internodes of male plants are short and thick.

Leaf characteristics: The back of the leaves of female plants are covered with dense and hairy hairs, which are dark grayish white; the back of the leaves of male plants are covered with less hairs, which are greenish grayish white.

In conclusion, female plants have higher economic value because of their fruiting. The number of female plants in the orchard should be greater than the number of male plants, with the recommended ratio being 5-8:1. Make sure the male plants bloom at the same time as the female plants to ensure effective pollination.