What fertilizer should be applied when passion fruit is bearing fruit?

Passion fruit is a tropical fruit . It is sweet and sour and juicy, rich in vitamin C and other nutrients. It can not only be eaten fresh, but also made into juice, jam, jelly and other foods. It is deeply loved by consumers. Many farmers grow passion fruit. So what kind of fertilizer should be applied when passion fruit is bearing fruit? Let’s take a look below.

1. What fertilizer should be applied when passion fruit is bearing fruit?

1. Passion fruit pre-flowering fertilizer: Apply 0.1-0.15 kg of potassium fertilizer and 0.1% urea per plant every month to promote flower bud differentiation.

2. Fertilization during the passion fruit expansion period: Appropriately increase the application of nitrogen fertilizer to promote fruiting and improve taste. Apply 0.15 kg of urea and 0.2 kg of potassium fertilizer per plant. The specific amount of fertilizer will increase or decrease with the size of the tree.

3. Supplement trace element fertilizer for passion fruit: To avoid flower drop, bud drop, fruit drop and fruit deformity caused by trace element deficiency, spray 1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate + 0.5% urea + 0.2% boron zinc calcium fertilizer.

4. Passion fruit post-fruiting fertilizer: Nutrition should be supplemented as soon as possible after picking. This time the fertilizer is mainly nitrogen fertilizer, with 0.2 kg of urea applied per plant.

5. Fertilization during the dormant period of passion fruit: Although passion fruit is an evergreen tree species, there is also a period of slow plant growth in winter. The best time for fertilization is late November to mid-January. This fertilization is mainly based on decomposed organic fertilizer (farmyard manure). Apply 20-30 kg of farmyard manure per plant, 0.5 kg of urea, 0.8-1 kg of phosphate fertilizer, and 1.2-1.5 kg of potassium fertilizer.

2. How to plant passion fruit

1. Site selection and preparation

Choose an area with full sun, well-drained soil, and loose, organic matter for planting. Prepare a larger container or planting hole and fill it with an appropriate amount of soil, ensuring good drainage.

2. Sowing and raising seedlings

Select healthy seeds and sow them in spring or autumn. Sprinkle the seeds evenly on the soil surface and cover with a thin layer of soil. Water lightly to keep the soil moist. Before the seeds germinate, they can be covered with plastic film to maintain temperature and humidity.

3. Planting and scaffolding

When the seedlings reach a certain height, they can be transplanted into a larger container or into the ground. When planting, pay attention to maintaining a reasonable distance between plants to facilitate ventilation and light. In order to support the growth of passion fruit, it is necessary to build a support for them to climb and grow.

4. Daily management

Water regularly to keep the soil moist. During the growth process, prune dead and weak branches in time to promote healthy growth of the plant. As needed, you can add appropriate amount of fertilizer to provide sufficient nutrition for passion fruit.

5. Prevent and control pests and diseases

Passion fruit is susceptible to diseases and pests, so you must pay attention to prevention and control. Check the plants regularly and take timely measures to treat any diseases and pests found. Biological control, chemical control and other methods can be used to ensure the healthy growth of passion fruit.

6. Harvest and storage

When passion fruit is ripe, harvest it in time. Remove the fruit from the plant and store in a cool, dry place. To extend storage time, store in the refrigerator.

That’s it