There’s really nothing to mention, yesterday we accidentally crossed the entire horse’s head (smiling wryly). However, we climbed over the entire horse’s head and discovered many treasure mountains, so there’s really no need to keep mentioning it.
During the process of crossing the entire horse’s head, we also discovered that the tea flowers in the Treasure Hill have different blooming states… etc., which is worth mentioning.
I think there must be a reason why the flowers bloom in such a mess. Before this, we had also heard that the amount of camellias can affect the flavor of tea leaves, saying that the more camellias there are, the sweeter the tea will be next year.
Well, as someone with a strong desire for knowledge, we immediately searched for information after getting off the horse’s head. Let’s learn and sell it now!
01. Tea flowers cannot bloom,What is the relationship with tea trees?
The growth of tea trees can be divided into two categories: vegetative growth and reproductive growth. vegetative growth refers to the quantitative process of growth and development of the plant’s nutrient organs such as roots, stems, and leaves. And reproductive growth is the process of plant flowering, pollination, fertilization, and fruiting. Flowering is an important stage in the growth and development of tea plants, and it is a crucial transition from vegetative growth to reproductive growth.
November Gujing Narcissus Camellia
In the growth cycle of that year, nutritional growth and reproductive growth were in a competitive relationship. Reproductive growth consumes a large amount of nutrients, often resulting in a deburring effect that inhibits nutrient growth.
Simply put, the flowering of tea trees can to some extent hinder the growth of buds and leaves in the following year. We can also make bold speculations that if there are too many tea flowers this year, the production next year may decrease.
If we look at the total growth cycle of tea trees, that is, their lifetime, the amount of flowering also varies greatly.
Tea trees with insufficient nutritional reserves or in their early stages will suppress their reproductive growth in order to ensure their continued survival. They will only consider reproductive planning when they reach maturity or when their nutrition keeps up. What is born or not? Let’s live first and then talk about it! This mental state is very similar to that of young people today.
Mazidong Old Cong
Tea trees that have entered the mature stage will gradually reach their peak flowering period. In this process, both types of growth enter a vigorous period, with the aboveground part of the tree increasing in vigor, branching, bud and leaf growth, and the lateral roots in the underground part also growing wildly, becoming a reserve force for nutrient transport.
When the depth and amplitude of the root system surpass that of the aboveground part, the tea tree truly enters its golden growth stage. The quality, yield, and amount of tea flowers are reaching their peak. If there are a lot of camellias blooming this year, don’t worry about a decrease in production. It may simply be a good condition, after all, young and full of vigor.
Tea trees enter the aging period and their vitality decreases. At this time, tea trees show a lack of strength. That’s why we often see a lot of fallen flowers on the ground of old trees, and the amount of flowers is scarce. Along with the decrease in flower quantity, there must also be a reduction in green leaf production.
02. Tea flowers cannot bloom,What does it have to do with the environment?
As we all know, the micro climate of Mount Wuyi can affect the growth state of tea trees, and then substitute into the tea flavor to form a unique mountain atmosphere. Camellia is also greatly influenced by the micro environment.
November Matouyan Old Tree Cinnamon Camellia
Flower bud differentiation begins in May, and flowers gradually bloom in September. The peak flowering period is from October to November, and the flowering period will continue until December. The flowering period of tea trees is relatively long, and the flowering time varies depending on the planting area, climate conditions, and tea tree variety.
Tea trees will regulate the growth cycle and flowering amount of flowers through their own pathways according to changes in the environment, avoiding flowering in unsuitable environments and causing resource waste.
For example, the shaded and sunny areas of the rock wall have different flowering rates due to differences in the duration and intensity of light exposure. Often in areas with more abundant sunlight, camellias bloom earlier and more vigorously.
The same goes for temperature. In areas with high temperatures, the flowering period of tea flowers will be slightly earlier and the end time will be earlier. On the contrary, in colder mountain environments, the flowering period that can be observed will be longer.
Wuyuanjian Wild Tea Camellia
However, it cannot be ruled out that there is another extreme situation, which involves the factor of environmental stress. For example, during the 22 year drought, in our shallow understanding, there should not be many camellias at this stage, as there are no nutrients available for growth.
However, we cannot underestimate the reproductive intention engraved in the DNA of plants. The more extreme the environment, the more we have the desire to continue life. It is said that in the year of drought, some tea trees burst their tea flowers. At that time, I probably thought that no matter what we say, we should leave a legacy for our old tea family!
Speaking of which, it’s time to retract the title of the article. Will more tea flowers bloom make the tea sweeter?
It can only be said that there is a certain indirect relationship. If we exclude the situation of nutrient supplementation during the prime of life, if there is an abnormal flowering state, the yield and quality of tea in the second year will be more or less weakened, after all, nutrients are supplied for reproductive growth. Therefore, blooming more flowers can actually weaken the flavor of tea to a certain extent.
Usually at this time, many tea farmers choose to perform some “hot handed flower crushing” operations, removing the flowers and allowing the tea tree to redirect nutrients to the growth of the leaves.
The above is what we discovered after crossing the entire horse’s head and climbing several treasure mountain ranges.