The environment for growing citrus is very important. Where are citrus generally suitable for growing?

With the continuous development of the rural planting industry, many farmers have begun to grow citrus. Farmers in many areas want to grow citrus, and it is also a favorite choice for many farmers to grow fruits. Let me tell you Learn how to determine whether the local climate is suitable for growing citrus. Basically, it is divided into the following five conditions, namely light, humidity, temperature, soil, environment, etc. First of all, citrus is a warm and humid climate, which is more conducive to the growth of crops.

The temperature above 12 degrees is suitable for the growth and development of citrus. The temperature should not be too high and should be below 36 degrees. In autumn, the temperature at night cannot reach 10 degrees Celsius, which is why many orange trees appear in the Huaibei area. The soil should be slightly acidic. If it is too alkaline, it is not conducive to citrus planting. The air humidity for planting citrus trees should be maintained as much as possible. At about 70%, this can better benefit the growth and development of citrus.

As for soil, it basically has a wide range of adaptability. Soil that is looser, fertile, has good drainage and has a thick soil layer is best. Lighting is also very important. It should be suitable for planting in areas with around 1800 hours of annual sunshine. If it is less than 1200 hours, it is not recommended to plant. For light, it has high sugar content and low acid content, so it is also more suitable for planting. The reason is that for areas with a lot of rain, there is often stagnant water or too much rain, which is not conducive to the growth of citrus. Since there are many varieties of citrus, the above situation can basically determine whether citrus can be grown in the local area.

The subtropical monsoon forest with obvious dry season is the most suitable place for citrus to grow. Most species in sunny and warm climates do not leave their leaves in winter and have a short dormant period. The fruit's juicy cell structure contains large amounts of water and sugar, allowing its seeds to survive significant dry seasons. High temperatures are also not conducive to the growth and development of citrus. When the temperature and soil temperature are higher than 37°C, fruit and root systems stop growing. The effect of temperature on fruit quality is also obvious: within a certain temperature range, as the temperature increases, the sugar content of the fruit increases, the soluble solids increase, the acid content decreases, and the quality becomes better. Citrus is a tree species with strong negative tolerance, but high quality and high yield still require good sunshine.

Generally speaking, this area has 1,200 hours of sunshine per year for normal growth. Compared with Chongqing citrus producing areas with less sunshine, southern my country has better sunshine conditions, rich calories, high sugar content, low acid content and high sugar-acid ratio. Generally speaking, tropical and subtropical areas with annual rainfall of about 1000 mm are suitable for growing citrus, but due to uneven annual rainfall distribution, irrigation is often required. The relative soil moisture content is 60%≤80%, and irrigation is required if it is below 60%. Excessive rainfall leads to accumulation of soil moisture or high groundwater levels. Poor drainage in citrus orchards leads to root death. Citrus trees require a relative air humidity of around 75%.