When is the best time to plant pear saplings? Both March in spring and November in autumn work

AbstractPear saplings are mostly planted in mid-to-late March each year in spring; transplanting at this time gives a higher survival rate. If the area has abundant rain in the season, you can also choose to transplant in mid-November in autumn, but be careful to prune properly and keep more roots. After planting, water immediately once.

I. When to plant pear saplings

1. Pear saplings are generally planted in mid-to-late March in spring, and transplanting pear trees at this time gives a higher survival rate.

2. If the area has abundant rain in winter, you can also transplant in mid-November in autumn. When transplanting, prune properly; keeping about 1/2 of the branches is enough, and you can also keep a few more roots. After planting, water immediately, and water again after about a week.

II. Choosing the site and planting

1. Pear trees do not have high soil requirements and can grow normally in most soils, but if you want to grow pear trees with high quality and high yield, you should choose better soil, such as soil that is deep and soft, well aerated, fertile and with strong water retention.

2. The soil pH should be around 6; under such conditions, planting pear trees can certainly improve quality and yield.

3. Pears need a long period of light during growth; they are a light-loving fruit that requires light. Providing sufficient light time helps promote the growth of pear trees and improves the fruiting rate and quality.

4. If there is insufficient light during growth, it is easy for the top branches of the pear tree to grow excessively and for the shape of the canopy to become deformed.

5. Plant at a reasonable density and prune properly so that the whole tree can receive light evenly.

III. Controlling wind force

1. Pear trees need a certain amount of wind during growth, which helps promote rapid growth, but the wind force should not be too strong; if it is too strong, it will not promote growth and will instead affect the growth of the pear tree.

2. For example, the tree body may become deformed, and the flowering and pollination rate will also be reduced, thereby affecting the fruiting rate; in severe cases, immature young fruit may be blown off. Therefore, the wind force should be controlled within an appropriate range, and protective measures should be taken promptly in stormy weather.

IV. Reasonable fertilization

1. Generally, crop growth requires certain nutrients. Before planting, first deep-plow and earth up the soil, then apply an appropriate amount of base fertilizer and mix it evenly with the soil to improve soil fertility.

2. At least about 2 topdressings are needed each year; the specific topdressing time can be determined according to the growth of the pear tree and the soil fertility.

3. Before the start of winter each year, apply the base fertilizer first to provide sufficient nutrients for the pear tree to overwinter and prevent frost damage in winter.

V. Later management

1. Pear saplings do not need too much water during growth; only during the flowering and fruiting period do pear trees need more water. Different varieties of pear trees have different water needs.

2. For example, the Ussurian pear needs more water and is not tolerant of moisture, so it is suitable for planting in relatively dry areas.

3. Any variety of pear tree should have standing water drained promptly; too much water will affect normal root respiration and, in severe cases, lead to root rot.