A detailed explanation of new cherry cultivation techniques, mastering the key points of scientific growing

Cherries have a vivid appearance, red as agate, yellow as congealed fat, and the fruit is rich in sugar, protein, vitamins and various elements such as calcium, iron, phosphorus and potassium, making it a very delicious fruit. So, what are the new cherry cultivation techniques?

1. Site selection

When planting and cultivating cherries, be sure to choose an area with high terrain, no water accumulation and a low groundwater table; neutral or slightly acidic sandy loam soil that is deep and well aerated is best.

2. Variety selection

It is best to choose varieties with large fruit, relatively early ripening and high yield, and of course with strong resistance.

3. Sowing and raising seedlings

Collect seeds and sow them for seedling raising in the spring of the following year; there is no need to pre-sprout them, as cherries have a high emergence rate and require no special treatment.

4. Planting and setting the plants

It is best to plant cherries in autumn, because spring in the north is dry and moisture is hard to control with traditional spring planting. Also, if spring planting is done too early, temperature fluctuations are large and the plants are prone to frost damage. If spring planting is done late, buds sprout quickly while roots grow slowly, so the cherry survival rate is low. Autumn cultivation does not have these problems. For planting, it is best to use the method of a small pit with deep planting and shallow burial.

5. Water and fertilizer management

Make sure to water in time during drought and drain in time during the rainy season to prevent waterlogging. Fertilize 3 times during the growing period; when watering, generally applying a small amount of organic fertilizer is enough.

6. Pollination during the flowering period

Be careful to ensure cross-pollination; bees can be kept artificially.

7. Fruit harvesting

Cherries need about 3 to 5 years before they bear fruit, which is then harvested in batches. When harvesting, keep the fruit stalk; it is best to do it on a sunny day after the dew has dried or in the evening when the temperature is relatively low.

The latest cherry cultivation techniques can also use greenhouse planting, but the taste is not as distinctive as open-air cultivation.