How to Plant Bayberry Saplings? Reasonable Fertilization Is the Key to Increasing Yield

AbstractSeedling selection: Observe whether the roots of the bayberry saplings are vigorous and full of life. Temperature: The most suitable temperature is 15-25°C; above 30°C, artificial cooling must be carried out. Transplanting: It needs to be done in spring. Planting: The planting hole needs to be dug deep and wide, and a sufficient amount of farmyard manure should be applied. Planting density: A row spacing of about 5 m and a plant spacing of about 4 m is better. Fertilization: Fertilize 2-3 times each year, mainly with nitrogen fertilizer; during the flowering period, apply farmyard manure and urea as a top dressing; during the fruit-setting period, mainly apply boron fertilizer.

1. Seedling Selection Method

When selecting seedlings, carefully observe the roots to see whether they are relatively vigorous and strong. If the roots are rather dry and there are only a few sparse ones, the survival rate of this kind of bayberry seedling will not be high, so do not choose it. Then you can observe the branches and leaves of the bayberry. If the branches and leaves grow relatively luxuriantly, have a relatively green color, and are full of moisture, it shows that its vitality is relatively strong and it can be selected as a seedling. When planting, prune the excess branches and leaves on the sapling to avoid consuming nutrients, help the main trunk absorb more nutrients, and also increase the survival rate.

2. Planting Temperature

The most suitable growing environment for bayberry is around 15-25°C. If the planting temperature is within this range, it helps increase the survival rate of bayberry planting. Bayberry has poor drought resistance, but relatively good cold resistance. It can grow in an environment of about minus 9°C without relying on any artificial insulation, but if the temperature is above 30°C, it will suffocate to death if artificial cooling is not carried out. Bayberry trees need a large amount of water during growth, so they must be planted in areas with sufficient water sources, which can meet the water demand for growth.

3. Timely Transplanting

Bayberry is green all year round and occasionally sheds leaves. If planting is not done at the right time, the survival rate will not be high. Therefore, choose the time when bayberry takes root and grows leaves. Generally, bayberry matures in summer and gradually enters dormancy in autumn and winter. This period is not suitable for planting because its growth vitality is not very strong. It is best to choose spring, transplanting in February and March each year. At this time, the growth capacity is very strong, and after transplanting it can adapt to the new environment more quickly.

4. Notes on Planting

When planting, note that the planting hole should be dug deeper and wider, generally about 1 m wide and about 80 cm deep, and then apply a sufficient amount of farmyard manure as base fertilizer, or it can be applied together with a small amount of nitrogen fertilizer. Before planting, first prune most of the branches and leaves, leaving only the branches and leaves at the middle top, then bind and wrap the branches where the branches and leaves were cut, which helps them quickly grow new buds in the new environment and also helps increase the survival rate. After planting, water, generally about 3 times a day, until new buds and seedlings grow on the cut branches, then watering is no longer needed.

5. Reasonable Planting Density

Reasonable planting density helps increase the survival rate of planting. Bayberry needs a certain amount of light during growth, so the density should not be too high. The general row spacing is about 5 m and the plant spacing is about 4 m. Only reasonable planting density is beneficial to its growth. In order to allow it to carry out photosynthesis better, regular pruning must be done.

6. Reasonable Fertilization

After planting, generally fertilize 2-3 times each year, mainly with nitrogen fertilizer, applied together with phosphate fertilizer and potassium fertilizer, which helps promote the growth of the saplings. When it blooms and bears fruit, apply farmyard manure and urea as a top dressing. During the fruit-setting period, mainly apply boron fertilizer. During the dormant period each year, appropriately supplement soil fertility to prepare in advance for the coming year.