Salacca (Salacca zalacca) is an evergreen tree that belongs to the Salacaceae family. Salak is a valuable fruit crop that produces fruits with a pleasant taste and aroma.
Salak is native to tropical regions, but grows best in regions with warm, humid climates.

1. Variety selection
When choosing a salacca variety, the following factors must be considered:
- Purpose of cultivation. For cultivation as a fruit crop, varieties with high yields and good quality fruits are selected.
- Winter hardiness. Some varieties of salacca can tolerate short-term frosts, while others require shelter for the winter.

2. Soil preparation
Salak is a light-loving and moisture-loving plant, so to grow it you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting salacca must be fertile and neutral or slightly acidic.

3. Landing
Salacca seedlings are planted in the spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Seedlings are planted in planting holes with a depth and diameter of 60-70 cm. A layer of drainage made of broken brick or crushed stone is poured into the planting hole, then a layer of fertile soil. The seedlings are planted so that the root collar is at soil level. After planting, the seedlings are watered abundantly.

4. Plant care
Salak is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain a good harvest the following measures must be taken:
- Watering. Salak is a moisture-loving plant, so during the growing season it is necessary to water the plants regularly, especially in hot weather.
- Feeding. During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Trimming. To form the crown of the salacca, pruning is carried out. Pruning is carried out in the spring, before the buds open.
- Protection from pests and diseases. Salak is susceptible to various diseases and pests. To protect plants from pests and diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments.

5. Harvest
Salak begins to bear fruit 3-4 years after planting. Salacca fruits ripen in August-September. The ripening of salacca fruits is determined by their characteristic color and softness. Salacca fruits are harvested by hand, cutting them off with the stalk.

6. Diseases and pests
Salak is susceptible to the following diseases:
- Cercospora
- Powdery mildew
- Scab
Salak is susceptible to the following pests:
- Aphids
- Salak spider mite
- Salacca tripper

Additional Tips
- To obtain an earlier harvest, salacca can be grown as seedlings. Salacca seedlings are grown at home or in greenhouses.
- To increase the yield of salacca, you can grow it next to other crops that repel pests.

Notes
- To grow salacca in open ground in regions with cold climates, it is necessary to choose frost-resistant varieties.
- To protect the salak from pests and diseases, it is necessary to use insecticides and fungicides.
- To obtain a good harvest of salacca, it is necessary to follow the watering and fertilizing regime.

To obtain a good harvest, it is necessary to follow the agricultural techniques for growing salacca.