The Latest Methods to Improve the Survival Rate of Fruit Tree Planting
When planting fruit trees, the survival rate is a major factor affecting early fruiting and high yield, so how to improve the survival rate of fruit tree planting is one of the things many fruit growers want to know. After long-term research, management from multiple aspects can significantly improve the planting survival rate. Let's take a look together below.
1. Tidy up roots, branches and leaves
When fruit trees are dug out from the nursery, no matter how careful you are, the root system will be damaged, so in order to reduce the harvested area, they should be tidied up in time. You can use scissors to cut off part of the main root, and cut large lateral roots flat from the injured part; do not cut at an angle, as this makes the wound heal easily. After the root system is injured, its absorption capacity weakens, so it cannot meet the evaporation demand of the aboveground branches and leaves. Therefore, you can cut off half or two-thirds of the branches and leaves of young trees to reduce evaporation, which can significantly improve the survival rate.
2. Choose high-quality seedlings
The quality of seedlings is one of the important factors that directly affects the planting survival rate, so healthy seedlings that are free of pests and diseases, grow robustly, have a well-developed root system, and have short and thick internodes should be selected as much as possible. Before planting, select the seedlings once more, and remove and discard unqualified weak seedlings, leggy seedlings, diseased and injured seedlings, etc., while tidying up the seedlings.
3. Plant at the right time
Spring planting is generally carried out after the soil thaws and before the seedlings bud. Planting too early or too late is not conducive to seedling survival. Because fruit tree varieties have different characteristics, their planting times differ slightly, but generally it is advisable to plant after the soil thaws. Before planting, first, apply enough base fertilizer to provide sufficient fertilizer for seedling growth and development; second, soak the roots in nutrient solution, which can promote the healing of root wounds, speed up the recovery of root growth, and improve the survival rate; third, remove the film at the graft union. If it is not removed in time, the graft union will not grow in sync and is very easily broken off by windy weather; fourth, spread the root system flat. When planting, be sure to spread the root system flat and let it stretch out to ensure normal root growth; fifth, water thoroughly after planting. Watering thoroughly after planting can make the roots and soil connect closely.
4. Management after planting
After planting, follow the principle of “promote first, control later”, irrigate according to the growth of the fruit trees and soil moisture conditions, and apply additional fertilizer at the right time. In addition, pay attention to the prevention and control of pests and diseases. After planting, plastic film can be used as mulch, which can effectively increase soil temperature, resist drought, preserve soil moisture, and promote early budding and vigorous growth. 10 days and 20 days after planting, apply a fertilizer solution once each time to promote root recovery.
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