Cha Ba Fruit, also known as "Healthy Fruit," has bright red and shiny fruits, named Cha Ba Fruit because of its forked fruit shape resembling the Chinese character "cha" (叉). Cha Ba Fruit is highly adaptable and can grow even in barren environments, and it has strong resistance to pests and diseases.
1. Planting Time
Cha Ba Fruit has well-developed and robust root systems, making it suitable for transplantation throughout the year with a high survival rate and strong vitality. The optimal planting time is from October before the soil freezes to February of the following year. Small seedlings generally need to be accompanied by soil, while large seedlings are preferably carried with root balls for higher survival rates.
2. Planting Method
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Seedling Selection: Choose 2-year-old root stumps for planting. There is no specific time limit for planting, and the survival rate is 100%. Even if the root stumps are not planted in time, the survival rate can still reach 90% after a certain period.
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Transplanting Time: It is best to transplant during the spring and autumn seasons when the temperature is suitable for growth, avoiding transplanting during the cold winter when the soil freezes.
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Transplanting Method: The transplanted seedlings generally come with soil, which does not need to be removed. After transplantation, apply an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer and ammonium dihydrogen phosphate as basal fertilizer, cover with a layer of fine soil, and water thoroughly. Subsequently, water once every 7-10 days for three consecutive times to ensure survival.
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Precautions: Ensure fertile soil. After three consecutive waterings, with intervals of 8-9 days each time, survival can be ensured. Avoid planting during the freezing period, and pay attention to not planting too densely.
Cha Ba Fruit has a short growth period, with flowering in early March and fruit ripening in mid to late April, taking about 30-40 days from flowering to fruit ripening. Due to its early ripening, it is the first fruit of early spring.
