Analysis of the Latest Reasons for the Low Survival Rate of Chinese Bayberry
Chinese bayberry has high economic returns, attracting fruit growers to plant it on a large scale, but during the planting process, the problem of a low survival rate often causes certain economic losses to fruit growers. So what factors affect the survival rate of Chinese bayberry? How can the survival rate of Chinese bayberry be improved? Let's take a look together.
I. Reasons for the Low Survival Rate
1. Substandard seedlings
The young trees selected for planting are substandard, mainly because the plant root system has shrunk; the underdeveloped root system makes the plant thin and weak. If moisture is not maintained carefully during the planting and transplanting process, dehydration can easily occur, and even after planting it is extremely difficult for the plant to survive. In addition, the seedlings have many leaves on top, and under photosynthesis and transpiration they will become dehydrated, so attention must be paid during planting.
2. Improper planting
The planting process of Chinese bayberry is the process of fixing it in place, and at this time many issues require attention during planting; a slight mistake may cause the seedling to die. If planted too shallowly, the surface soil coverage rate is low, while the photosynthesis and transpiration of the Chinese bayberry plant proceed normally, resulting in severe water deficiency in the plant, which causes it to lose its drought resistance; this is also an important reason for its low survival rate.
3. Insufficient water
After planting, monitoring of water must not be relaxed either. In many mountainous and hilly areas, the terrain has strong drainage, so water must be replenished in time according to the temperature. When the temperature is higher, the transpiration of the plant intensifies, and insufficient water will cause the plant to die from water deficiency, so it needs to be watered promptly to ensure normal growth.
II. Measures to Improve the Survival Rate
1. Select superior plants
When planting, choose high-quality Chinese bayberry plants, selecting plants with well-developed root systems and thick, strong roots and stems for planting, so that they will not be thin and weak when established. During the planting and transplanting process, work must be done to reduce water loss from the plants; the number of leaves on the plant can be reduced to some extent to reduce transpiration, or plastic wrap can be used to fix the plant root system to reduce water loss.
2. Choose a suitable planting time
The climate for establishing Chinese bayberry should not be too hot or too cold. The best time for establishment is February to March; choosing an overcast and rainy day for planting will reduce the transpiration of the plant and improve the survival rate.
3. Selection of the planting site
Chinese bayberry likes heat and humidity and prefers acidic soil, so when planting, try to choose northern mountainous and hilly areas with loose, fertile acidic soil.
4. Create a good ecosystem
When planting, manage the density of the surrounding vegetation so that air density and humidity are relatively uniform, improving permeability and to a certain extent reducing infection by pests and diseases. It can also stimulate the Chinese bayberry to compete with surrounding plants for nutrients, making the Chinese bayberry fruit trees tall and upright, which benefits yield and quality.
5. Pest and disease control
Pests and diseases are important factors harming the improvement of the survival rate and plant quality of Chinese bayberry. There are diverse types of pests and diseases, and their control methods are not all the same, so in order to improve the survival rate, targeted control must be carried out according to different conditions.
The above is an introduction to the reasons for the low survival rate of Chinese bayberry. We hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.