How much does a Golden Pear sapling cost per plant? Detailed planting method

The Golden Pear is a pear variety with large fruit, thin golden-yellow skin, a round shape, and white flesh. It tastes rich, sweet and fragrant, with plenty of juice and a small core, and is deeply loved by consumers. Golden Pears only come onto the market in September each year, and they have relatively high requirements for the growing environment. Let's take a look below at how much a Golden Pear sapling costs per plant and what the planting method is.

1. How much does a Golden Pear sapling cost per plant?

The price of Golden Pear saplings ranges from a few yuan to more than ten yuan, and is affected by factors such as meter diameter, height, crown width, ground diameter, size and region. For example, one with a height of 150cm, meter diameter of 1cm, crown width of 35cm and ground diameter of 1cm costs 3 yuan per plant.

At present this pear tree is grown in only a few places nationwide. It has one notable characteristic, namely cold resistance: even in a cold winter with heavy snow falling and temperatures of minus ten-odd degrees, they can still stand proudly on the branches without being frostbitten. The fruiting period lasts more than 240 days, several tens of days more than ordinary pears, which is also the main reason the Golden Pear's fruit is relatively large. In addition, this pear differs from other fruits in that it can only be picked once ripe, to ensure the quality is not affected.

2. What is the planting method for Golden Pear saplings?

1. Planting

The Golden Pear has strong disease resistance and strong insect-killing ability. It is suitable for planting in mid-October or in spring after the soil thaws in the year before the germination rate. A plant spacing of 2m×3m can be used for 111 plants per 667 sq m. The planting depth is 80 cm and the width is 1m. Organic fertilizer is applied in layers at the bottom of the hole, and the soil is covered with the soil to be planted. When planting, water thoroughly and cover with a layer of fine soil.

2. Soil management

Deep soil turning. The Golden Pear root system has a strong absorption effect and needs good soil aeration. Deep plowing can improve the aeration and water permeability of the soil, regulate soil temperature, promote the activity of microorganisms, and fundamentally improve the physical and chemical properties of the soil, which is beneficial to the growth of the root system and the expansion of the absorption area. When deep turning between rows, a trench with a depth of 40cm and a width of 100cm needs to be dug. It should be shallow near the roots and gradually deepen outward, preferably 10~40cm.

3. Cultivation and weeding

After each deep watering or rain, cultivation should be carried out to make the soil loose and aerated, prevent hardening, retain water and fertilizer, and control weeds, reducing places where pests and diseases can shelter and breed. The depth of cultivation varies with the season: 5-10 cm in early spring, 3-5 cm from April to August, and 10 cm in November. Reasonable intercropping. In order to make full use of the land space in the orchard and develop the forest economy, you can raise chickens and ducks in the forest, or plant strawberries, peanuts, sweet potatoes and other dwarf crops in the spaces between the rows.

4. Water and fertilizer management

Base fertilizer. Organic fertilizer is the main fertilizer, and the application rate per 667 sq m is more than 5000 kg. Before leaf fall, base fertilizers such as compost and poultry and livestock manure are combined with the soil. Applying base fertilizer in autumn is beneficial to the recovery and growth of the root system, and also helps restore tree vigor and accumulate stored nutrients.

Topdressing. According to the fertilization characteristics of pear trees, it is applied before flowering, after new shoot growth has basically stopped, and during the rapid fruit swelling period. Fertilization before flowering mainly consists of quick-acting nitrogen fertilizer, which has a certain effect on increasing the fruit-setting rate and promoting the growth of branches and leaves. This fertilizer cannot be used for a long time. The second topdressing combines nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and has a good effect on promoting flower bud differentiation and fruit growth. The third topdressing mainly promotes fruit swelling and the accumulation and storage of nutrients in the tree. According to the tree's potential, it is necessary to carry out root dressing in a timely manner and spray 0.5% urea or potassium dihydrogen phosphate.

5. Irrigation and drainage

Golden Pears have a high water demand, and areas with uneven rainfall distribution during the growth period all require irrigation to ensure high yields. Drought usually occurs in dry and hot wind seasons, and can easily cause leaf wilting and fruit drop. During these periods, a good water supply should be ensured. Attention should be paid to soil moisture during flower bud differentiation and fruit coloring. Pear orchards lacking irrigation conditions should strengthen soil moisture conservation. Although Golden Pear trees are water-tolerant, long-term excessive soil moisture content and poor drainage can easily cause wet damage, reduce root activity, hinder plant growth, and even cause death. In the rainy season, flooded water should be drained promptly to lower the groundwater level.