Latest Guide to Precautions for Transplanting Passion Fruit Seedlings
As March approaches, all regions enter the peak spring planting season for passion fruit. Large seedlings planted in spring have the advantages of a high survival rate, a good root system, fast growth and quick fruiting. However, most growers mainly plant seedlings. Although seedlings are very easy to keep alive, after transplanting there are still several points to pay attention to. Let's learn about them together with the editor below.
1. Suitable seedlings
When choosing seedlings for planting, the variety is crucial. Usually only seedlings with a good root system, robust plants and no pests or diseases will have a high survival rate, so be sure to pay attention before planting. In addition, for seedlings just raised in a greenhouse, in order to enhance their resistance, they should be properly hardened off before transplanting, so that after planting they can quickly adapt to the adverse conditions of the field and the recovery period after transplanting can be shortened as much as possible.
2. Suitable land
Passion fruit is a shallow-rooted plant. It likes a moist environment, is averse to waterlogging, and is also afraid of drought. Therefore, according to its growth habits, for large-scale planting it is best to choose land that is rich in organic matter, well drained, has deep soil and a pH value of 5.5-6.5. If passion fruit is planted in paddy fields, then ditching for drainage and planting on high ridges are needed. At the same time, pay attention to keeping away from factories and polluted water sources to avoid the growth of passion fruit being affected by pollution.
3. Planting
Before planting, it is recommended to grade the seedlings by height, size and root system, and transplant strong seedlings and weak seedlings separately for easier management later. When transplanting, it is best to plant when the temperature is stable above 10 degrees. Pay attention to the local weather forecast to prevent a late spring cold snap, and take protective measures to avoid freezing damage to the buds. For planting, generally 80-110 plants are planted per mu, and under normal circumstances 100 plants per mu is suitable, with the specific number based on the principle of convenience for labor and machinery. When planting, choose a cloudy day or a sunny day, dig planting holes according to the predetermined row and plant spacing, and it is best not to plant in old holes.
4. Precautions
After planting, water thoroughly once immediately. For seedlings with weak root systems, an appropriate amount of rooting agent and fungicide can be applied properly. Base fertilizer should also be mainly commercial organic fertilizer. Farmyard manure must be fully decomposed and fermented before being applied. Some farmers often mix in compound fertilizer, so it must not be placed too close to the seedlings. Spring is also a period of pest and disease activity, when pests can easily bite off the roots and stems of seedlings, and attention should also be paid to controlling underground pests.
The above is an introduction to the precautions for transplanting passion fruit seedlings. We hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please keep following us.