When is the best time to grow betel nut? When is the best time to grow betel nut?

1, the planting time of betel nut varies according to different planting methods. Sowing is divided into spring sowing and autumn sowing, with spring sowing in February-May and autumn sowing in August-65438+10. Areca nut planting can also be divided into spring planting and autumn planting. After selecting strong seedlings, they can generally be planted in March-April in spring and August-September in autumn, and it is best to choose rainy season to better ensure the survival rate.

2. After planting areca catechu, proper shading is needed in the young stage, which is beneficial to keep the soil moist and apply green manure. If the weather is dry, water it properly. 6 ~ 7 years after planting betel nut, it should be cultivated for weeding and topdressing 2 ~ 3 times a year. The best fertilizers are decomposed human and animal manure and high-quality green manure. In the adult fruit-bearing period, the betel nut tree should be properly applied with nitrogen fertilizer and the amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer should be increased, which is beneficial to enhance the cold resistance and wind resistance of the plant.

There are various varieties of betel nut, of which 36 are known. Areca catechu is a warm and humid positive plant and likes to live in a high temperature and high humidity environment. Common in low mountain valleys, foothills and plain streams. It belongs to the secondary forest slopes in tropical monsoon forest, and some of them also grow in gullies, valleys or barren hills and wilderness rich in humus.