A Detailed Guide to Crisp Red Plum Sapling Prices and Key Planting Points

Crisp Red Plum is one of the common varieties of plum trees. Its fruit is very round and relatively small, with purple skin, and the flesh is crisp and sweet. Crisp Red Plum is commonly found in Sichuan Province, and this plum variety has the advantages of strong disease resistance and high yield. Let's take a look below at how much is a Crisp Red Plum sapling per tree? What are the key planting points?

1. How much is a Crisp Red Plum sapling per tree?

The price of Crisp Red Plum saplings mainly fluctuates due to factors such as variety, crown width, height, meter diameter, ground diameter, market, and region. Generally, a Crisp Red Plum sapling ranges from 5-25 yuan. For example, a Crisp Red Plum sapling with a meter diameter (cm) of 100, height (cm) of 120, crown width (cm) of 50, and ground diameter (cm) of 0.6 costs 5 yuan per tree. A Crisp Red Plum sapling with a height of 150 cm, crown width of 2 cm, and ground diameter of 2 cm costs 10 yuan per tree; a Crisp Red Plum sapling with a height of 200 cm, crown width of 3.5 cm, and ground diameter of 3 cm costs 25 yuan per tree.

The growth adaptability and vigor of Crisp Red Plum saplings are at an average level. Generally, a two-year-old small sapling, under normal management, can grow into a large tree within five years after transplanting, and the yield is still quite considerable.

Crisp Red Plum saplings have many branches and a relatively developed root system, and the survival rate after transplanting is also relatively high. Generally, if the geographical environment and climate are suitable, there will be no dead saplings.

2. What are the key planting points for Crisp Red Plum saplings?

1. Choose a suitable planting orchard

When planting Crisp Red Plum, it is generally recommended to choose a sunny, wind-sheltered place with relatively high terrain. Soil with strong air permeability, strong looseness, relatively deep layers, and rich organic matter, such as sandy soil, is better. Remember, when planting plum trees, you must not plant them in the original site where figs or plum trees have been cultivated, otherwise it will have a certain impact on the growth and development of the plum tree. Even if it survives, the yield may not be high and the lifespan of the plant will not be long.

2. Planting time

When planting Crisp Red Plum, it is recommended to choose autumn planting. During this period, the temperature is relatively high, and the root healing ability after planting is relatively good. If planting in spring, the ground temperature is relatively low, root recovery is slower, and this affects the growth of the plum tree.

3. Planting density

The planting density of Crisp Red Plum should not be too dense or too sparse. It is generally recommended that the row spacing in mountainous areas be about 2*3 m, and in flat land 3*3.

4. Pruning

The main purpose of pruning work is to prevent branches and leaves from growing excessively, promote branching and budding, concentrate nutrients in the main trunk, and produce more fruit.

5. Water and fertilizer

Before planting, deep plowing should be carried out and sufficient base fertilizer should be applied to ensure smooth early growth. Later, as the Crisp Red Plum plant grows, appropriate topdressing can be applied. Do not apply too much fertilizer at one time; the specifics depend on the season and growth conditions.

Watering also has principles. In dry seasons, more watering is needed. If there is relatively a lot of rain, excess water needs to be drained away to avoid waterlogging invading the orchard and affecting the growth of Crisp Red Plum.