What are the planting methods for cherry tree saplings? Pay attention to three points for successful fruiting

Cherry is a fruit loved by everyone, with a sweet and sour taste. It is widely grown in the Yangtze River basin area, can be eaten fresh or made into canned goods, and is rich in vitamin C. However, cherry trees are not so easy to plant. Below, this article shares with you the planting time, planting methods and precautions for cherry tree saplings.

I. Planting time for cherry tree saplings

Cherry trees are generally planted before spring bud break or after leaf fall in autumn. In northern regions, they are generally planted in autumn. Autumn planting helps give cherry saplings a buffer period, so they will not freeze to death or suffer from poor nutrition. After autumn planting, the soil should be tamped down, which can increase the survival rate of cherry saplings and prevent them from freezing to death.

II. Planting methods for cherry tree saplings

1. Planting

Cherry trees are generally propagated by layering. After rooting the following year, they can be transplanted independently. First choose enough space, with fertile soil and good air permeability. Choosing to plant in autumn gives a high survival rate. Two kinds of cherry trees can be planted next to each other to improve pollination quality; otherwise, there may be a phenomenon of no fruiting. In addition, when cherry trees bloom, artificial pollination can be carried out to increase the fruiting rate.

2. Management

Cherry varieties in our country have strong adaptability, while American sweet cherries have poor adaptability. In an environment with excessively high temperature and humidity, they tend to grow vigorously, affecting fruiting. The flowering and fruiting period of sweet cherries falls during the plum rain season in our country, which is unfavorable for fruit growth. In order to maintain soil moisture, after planting cherry trees, a sufficient watering should be carried out. During the fruiting period of cherries, lack of water in the soil can easily lead to fruit drop. Because cherry trees have many branches, attention should be paid to pruning. Pruning can make cherries bear fruit earlier and give the fruit superior quality.

3. Pest and disease control

Cherries are the same as other fruits. Improper management can lead to shot hole disease, root crown rot and gummosis, etc. To prevent underground pests from gnawing the bark, avoid long-term mounding of soil around the roots, check frequently, treat promptly, and regularly spray insecticides and sterilizing agents. Common pests include red-necked longhorn beetle, golden metallic wood-boring beetle, small clearwing moth, globose scale insect and boat-shaped tussock moth, etc. Whitewashing the branches and trunk can prevent pests from laying eggs, and once pests are found, they should be killed promptly with pesticide.

III. Precautions for planting cherry tree saplings

1. Planting method

Cherries are cross-pollinated plants. When planting, it is best to plant saplings of two varieties next to each other, which can improve the pollination rate.

2. Fertilizer and water management

The growth, flowering and fruiting of cherry trees are greatly affected by fertilizer and water management. Fertilizing and watering cherry trees should be done by applying little but often, and when watering, water thoroughly.

3. Overwintering management

During overwintering, cherry trees are prone to drying out and shriveling due to water evaporation, so during the overwintering period, after watering well, a layer of film should be covered over the soil to reduce water evaporation and allow them to pass the winter smoothly.

The above is the planting method for cherry tree saplings compiled for you by Tuliu.com. Do you understand it all now?