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Saturday 7 January 2017

Things You Should Know When Planting Black Kingkong Wax Apple

By Sharon Meyer


Fruits are sweet, and most people love them a lot. Among these refreshing fruits is the wax apple, which is commonly referred to as Jambu. This is the type of fruit that is described as being sweet as well as crunchy and has a fragrance that resembles that of light rose. On top of these qualities, it is very hydrating and filling and is a very great fruit during the summer season. Below discussed are some of the tips of planting the black KingKong wax apple.

This fruit is being looked for by a majority because it is amazing. They come in various types one of them being planted in Los Angeles; it is known as kingkong wax apple. Many are planting them in their backyard because of how much they treasure and love this fruit.

Some people do not have an idea on how to go about planting the wax apple in the farms. Buy the seedlings first, which are locally available in the nurseries, so it will not be a hard task to find them. If you go online, you can also get some sellers just in case you do not find them in the nurseries. If you are not yet ready or are still preparing to plant them, it is important that you protect them until you prepare for planting.

Plant the seedlings where they can get enough sunlight, search for a good place to plant them so that they will not miss some sunlight. They are not to be planted in places with shade so you should avoid these areas as much as possible. Clearing of the planting space should be done; it should be cleared from grass and weeds. With the help of a tiller or shovel, ensure that the soil is loose and also you can make compost.

If everything is set and the space to plant is clear you can dig a hole that you will place the seedlings or tree. Make sure that the hole that you dig is bigger than that of the nursery for the wax apple and make sure it is twice as wide to allow sufficient room for growth and for roots to spread.

When it comes to taking care of the tree, then you should be ready to give it all your best. Clean all the weeds for they help in destroying your plant and keep the land clean. This type of plant needs average water and thus you should use drip irrigation for this kind of flooding is the one recommended for the plant. You should also maintain the required temperature of the soil so as to keep the plant in the right condition.

In case you are thinking of adding fertilizers to your tree, you should reconsider since these trees do not need too much fertilizing. Application of fertilizer once per year is just enough. In the course of the cold temperatures, mostly if the tree is planted in the tropical regions, a frost shield will be of great help.

Take caution when it comes to aphids and ants as they damage the plant especially the flower buds and young leaves; they very harmful to the entire plant to not only the mentioned parts. To get rid of them, use pesticides like horticulture oil and citrus leaf spray mist.




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