Hui Xu¹ , Yuanfeng Shi² , Zhouyun Fan²

1 Hangzhou Huaijing Tea Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, 310013, Zhejiang, China
2 Pujiang Chayixuan Agricultural Products Development Co., Ltd., Jinhua, 322229, Zhejiang, China
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Journal of Tea Science Research, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 5   
Received: 18 Jul., 2024    Accepted: 29 Aug., 2024    Published: 20 Sep., 2024

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The autumn and winter management practices at the Qingxi Base of Zhejiang Dongping High Mountain Tea play a significant role in enhancing the yield and quality of spring tea. This study provides a systematic analysis of autumn and winter tea garden management practices, including weeding and fertilization, pruning and topping, garden clearing and sealing, as well as targeted management for key plots. The effects of these management measures on spring tea under different climatic conditions were explored. Results show that scientific management practices during autumn and winter can effectively improve the tea trees' resilience and nutrient reserves, ensuring robust bud growth. From 2022 to 2024, the tea garden maintained stable spring tea yield and quality through ecological protection measures and appropriate management, even under extreme climate conditions. Notably, in 2024, with higher temperatures, effective management resulted in a 47.9% increase in tea yield compared to the previous year, while quality remained stable. The study also found that ecological balance measures, such as diversified vegetation and microclimate regulation, help reduce pest and disease incidence, supporting the garden’s sustainability. This study provides valuable insights for autumn and winter management in other tea-growing regions, contributing to improved efficiency and ecological sustainability in tea garden management.

Tea tree (Camellia sinensis); Autumn and winter management; Spring tea yield; Quality improvement; Ecological balance