How much does a red-fleshed apple sapling cost per plant, and what are the planting methods?
The red-fleshed apple is a rather special variety among apple cultivars. Its fruit resembles a tomato in appearance, has a very sweet flavor, and is crisp and refreshing to eat. Red-fleshed apples are widely grown in Xinjiang, and later, with the introduction of different apple varieties, this variety became relatively rare, but it is of great significance to the development of our country's distinctive forest fruit industry. Red-fleshed apples also have many advantages for cultivation: besides their good flavor, they store and transport particularly well, and the trees also have a certain ornamental value. So how much does a red-fleshed apple sapling cost per plant? What are the planting methods?
1. How much does a red-fleshed apple sapling cost per plant?
The price of red-fleshed apple saplings is affected by factors such as height, trunk diameter, crown width, land price, place of origin, market conditions, place of origin, and purchase quantity, and prices vary somewhat from place to place. For example, a red-fleshed apple sapling with a height of 120cm, a trunk diameter of 0.6cm, a crown width of 20cm and a ground diameter of 1cm costs 8 yuan per plant.
Some friends have asked, how can you buy genuine red-fleshed apple saplings? I suggest going to a relatively reputable nursery market and choosing them in person.
First, pay attention to whether the source of the variety is reliable; generally, saplings bred directly by research institutions and production authorities are more dependable.
Second, check whether the root system is well developed and whether there are many lateral roots and fibrous roots distributed evenly.
Third, a good red-fleshed apple sapling should be between 100cm-130cm in height, with a ground diameter of no more than 1cm. The buds must be within the training zone below the trunk-cutting point, and there should be more than 6 plump, well-filled leaf buds.
2. What are the planting methods for red-fleshed apples?
Red-fleshed apples adapt fairly well to their environment and can be planted either in the open field or in containers. Let's look at each separately.
1. Open-field planting
After buying red-fleshed apple saplings, find a suitable time to plant them out. Whether you need to dig a planting hole depends on your local soil type; for example, on plains with sandy loam, there is no need to dig a large planting hole.
When planting, pay attention to reasonable density. If planting on a large scale, other red-fleshed apple varieties need to be reasonably interplanted to provide pollination, so that more fruit is produced.
Use organic fertilizer as the main base fertilizer, and then apply reasonable topdressings during the vigorous growth period. Do not apply too much fertilizer at one time, otherwise it will be too concentrated and easily burn the roots.
2. Container planting method
Red-fleshed apple saplings are highly adaptable and can also be grown in containers as ornamental trees. First choose a ceramic or plastic pot, and put sandy loam in the pot. It is best to choose the dormant period for planting, generally in autumn, as this speeds up the healing of root wounds, and the following spring the roots develop early and the plants recover quickly from transplanting. After planting, water thoroughly immediately, that is, the settling water. In addition to the base fertilizer in the soil, apply a topdressing once before flowering and once during the fruit-swelling period to meet its growth needs.