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How to breed Bergamot in pot

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2020-07-01 16:41:34
Potted cultivation of bergamot needs to provide loose and fertile soil. Humus soil, river sand and peat soil can be used to prepare the substrate according to 6:3:1, and a little basal fertilizer can be added. Give it enough light every day. In summer, it needs to be shaded in high temperature to avoid exposure to the sun and loss of water. Daily watering should be timely to avoid soil drying. In dry season, water can be sprayed to increase humidity. In the growth period, organic fertilizer is applied once a month, and a little p and K fertilizer is applied before flowering and fruit growth period to promote flowering and fruit bearing.

I. soil

Bergamot is suitable for growing in loose and fertile acid soil with good drainage. It can be made up of humus, river sand and peat soil and mixed in the proportion of 6:3:1. Add a little cake or bone meal as the base fertilizer to help it grow.

2. Light

Bergamot usually grows in a place with plenty of light. You can put it in the sun and receive long hours of light. But it is more afraid of strong light, so it needs to be properly shaded in summer to avoid water loss due to exposure.

3. Water

Bergamot likes a humid environment, in addition to timely watering, but also to maintain a higher air humidity. In summer, more water is needed to avoid soil drying. If the weather is dry, you can spray water on the leaves.

Bergamot

IV. fertilization

Bergamot is sensitive to fertilizer. Too much fertilizer is easy to burn the root, too little will make it grow badly. In the growing period, the organic fertilizer is applied once a month to make it grow healthily. Applying compost and P & K fertilizer before flowering, young fruit stage and after fruit picking can promote flowering and fruit bearing.

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