Zanthoxylum likes a warm and sunny environment. The optimum growth temperature is 10- 15℃. In winter, the temperature can withstand MINUS 18 degrees. It is best not to exceed MINUS 10 degrees. Zanthoxylum bungeanum is mainly planted in July-September. Generally, the life span of Zanthoxylum bungeanum is about 40 years, and the longest is 50-80 years. Zanthoxylum bungeanum is mainly produced in Shanxi, Hebei, Shaanxi, Yunnan, Sichuan and other regions in China, and is widely distributed in the north and south. The common varieties of Zanthoxylum bungeanum mainly include Dahongpao, Dahongjiao, Xiaohong Pepper, Doudou Pepper and Baisha Pepper.

Zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit planted for many years

It takes about 2-3 years for Zanthoxylum bungeanum to bear fruit after planting, but the yield at this time is very low. After 4-5 years of maintenance, the yield of pepper will increase. Zanthoxylum bungeanum is best dried before planting, which can improve the germination rate. Pay attention to melon seeds when buying. When coated with bread medicine, you don't need to dry it at this time, you can plant it directly, because this layer of medicine on the outer bread of pepper can make pepper better defend against pests and diseases. When the seedlings grow to more than 60cm, they can be watered in May and June, and a small amount of nitrogen fertilizer can be applied. Of course, peppers should also be pruned regularly, and at the same time, pest control should be done well. Picking and processing in harvest season are also very important. The fruit just picked turns bright red for sale.

Potted Zanthoxylum bungeanum blooms and bears fruit

Potted Zanthoxylum bungeanum is usually planted in the previous year and can blossom and bear fruit in July of the following year. If the conservation environment is not good, the flowering and fruiting time will be prolonged.

Why does Zanthoxylum bungeanum not bear fruit

The fruitless pepper is caused by the dry rot of pepper. Generally, it is caused by soil malnutrition, which requires timely fertilization. And the soil of pepper should be changed. If Zanthoxylum bungeanum only blooms but does not bear fruit, it may be because there is no pollen, or the stamens are excessively swollen. Cut off the branches with yellow flowers in time, and it will be too late to spread them out.

Planting techniques and key points of Zanthoxylum bungeanum

1. Choosing a good variety is a huge demand for pepper in the market, but few people produce pepper, and the yield of planting pepper is very good. Because the seeds of wild Zanthoxylum bungeanum are relatively small, artificial cultivation and improvement are generally needed in the later stage. But now there are more and more varieties of pepper, all of which have their own unique advantages. When people choose the varieties to plant, they should choose the varieties according to the local climate and the environment of planting soil. It is best to choose varieties with high yield, strong resistance, easy management and large particles. 2. Scientific planting If you want to grow peppers well, planting time is also very important. The planting time is usually from March to April every year, because the suitable growth temperature of Zanthoxylum bungeanum is around 10 degrees. Choosing the right soil is also a very important condition. You should choose soil with abundant sunshine, abundant organic matter and good drainage. Before planting Zanthoxylum bungeanum, deep ploughing the soil and adding farmyard manure can enhance the fertility of the soil. The seeds can be soaked in warm water for about a day and a half, then taken out and mixed with plant ash seeds, and then they can be planted. Hole sowing, row sowing and transplanting can be used, and then the effect of moisture preservation and heat preservation can be achieved by covering with plastic film. 3. Branch management It is also a very important key link in branch management to ensure high yield, high quality and good growth of pepper. The branches and leaves of Zanthoxylum bungeanum grow fast and densely. It can't grow without sunshine, so it must be pruned. Leaves and branches need pruning, not just pruning. In order to improve the yield, it is necessary to cut off the diseased branches, old branches and dense branches first, and then pick out the growth direction of the whole branches and leaves. In order to facilitate your own harvesting, you can choose lateral adjustment.