Where does the pepper fruit grow?

The fruit of Zanthoxylum bungeanum grows on the short branches of Zanthoxylum bungeanum branches.

Every year, after the flower buds of Zanthoxylum bungeanum germinate, the fruiting branches are first drawn. When the first compound leaf of the new bearing branch unfolds, the inflorescence gradually appears and elongates with the elongation of the new branch.

Generally speaking, the inflorescence of Zanthoxylum bungeanum is about 3~5㎝, and it takes about 2 days for 50~ 150 inflorescences to bloom.

Growth and development of Zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit;

Zanthoxylum bungeanum fruit consists of 1~4 petioles. Within 20 days after the style fell, the growth and expansion of pepper fruit was the fastest, accounting for 90% of the total growth of pepper fruit in the whole year. Although it is also expanding in the later period, the expansion of its appearance is very limited. Mainly about the development of pepper seeds, the thickening and weight gain of pepper peel and the change of color.

A few tips for planting pepper;

(1) Avoiding freezing injury to pepper trees in early spring can increase the yield of pepper trees in that year.

The reason is that pepper trees like temperature and are not cold-tolerant. The late spring cold will freeze the flower organs of Zanthoxylum bungeanum, thus reducing the flower bud differentiation and the fruit-setting quality of Zanthoxylum bungeanum.

(two) to ensure the ventilation and light transmission conditions of pepper trees.

Zanthoxylum bungeanum is a positive tree species and should not be planted in the shade or on the shady slopes of low-lying mountains. Even if it is planted in the sun, it should be trimmed reasonably to ensure that the crown gets enough sunshine.

(3) Drought and flood control of pepper trees

Zanthoxylum bungeanum is a shallow-rooted plant with shallow roots, which is unbearable for extreme drought and flood erosion. Therefore, ensuring good soil moisture is the basis for the normal growth, flowering and fruiting of Zanthoxylum bungeanum.

(4) Pepper likes calcium and grows particularly well on limestone mountains. Although pepper has wide adaptability, shallow sandy soil and heavy clay soil are not conducive to pepper growth, and it is easy to form' small old trees'. Planting Zanthoxylum bungeanum in places with deep and fertile soil and good water content not only has high yield and good quality, but also has strong fragrance and hemp fragrance.