Lanzones


Lanzones 

Soil and climate

•  sandy loam to clay loam soil, well
drained, slightly acidic (5.3 to 6.5)
• needs ample amount of water

Seed

• Seeds from ripe fruits are harvested
and extracted after soaking in water
for 1–2 days to soften the aril

Transplanting

• produce 2–3 seedlings per seed
• transplant in 7 X 11 polybags

Propagation

• The seedlings can be asexually
propagated within 7–12 months
from transplanting.
• cleft grafting, marcotting, cutting,
inarching and top working

Planting                     

• Plant in rainy season
• Use compost in the hole and then
add top soil

Irrigation

• No water, no fruit
• Irrigate frequently
• Use well drainage system

Fertilizers

• Use organic manure

Training and pruning

• Do not cut top of the erect seedling
• Remove water sprouts of the
grafted plants
• Paint all wounds

Pest management

• Ants, mealy bugs, aphids, mites,
borers, fruit flies scale insects

Harvesting

• Collect fruit when cluster of fruit is
ripe
• Fruit stalk color changes from green
to brown when fruit ripen

Food value

• dessert fruit, high in phosphorus
and potassium 

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