How to Grow Elaeagnus umbellata? A Detailed Guide to the Latest Planting Precautions
The common name of the Elaeagnus umbellata berry is Elaeagnus umbellata, and it is also called cow tick berry, que'er pastry, and sheep milk berry. Some people may have eaten it and seen it in daily life. Its taste is sweet and sour, and it is full of moisture, so it can be used to make foods such as juice, canned goods, and candied fruit. At present, many regions have begun artificial cultivation, so what should be noted when planting Elaeagnus umbellata? Let's learn about it together.
1. Planting environment
Unlike other fruit trees, Elaeagnus umbellata has extremely strong cold resistance and can grow in an environment of minus 8 degrees. On the contrary, its heat resistance is relatively weak, and it is not tolerant of high temperatures. Its suitable growth temperature is between 20-35 degrees. Once it exceeds 35 degrees, it may die. Elaeagnus umbellata has strong vitality and can also grow under mountain slopes and forests or in moist valleys, but it is suitable for growing in neutral, acidic, and limestone soils. It has strong drought tolerance and barren tolerance, but it is afraid of waterlogging, so attention is needed.
2. Propagation methods
There are generally two propagation methods for planting Elaeagnus umbellata: one is sowing, and the other is cuttings. Sowing propagation is generally carried out in May. Leave the picked fruit for a period of time, and after the pulp rots, take out the seeds and wash them before sowing. However, its seed germination rate is low, so when sowing, the sowing amount should be appropriately increased. Cutting propagation is generally carried out in April. Choose two-year-old branches as cuttings, cut them to about 15 cm, and then insert them for cuttings. After cutting, shade, watering, and light must be managed well; otherwise, it will not be favorable for survival.
3. Planting density
Elaeagnus umbellata is a small shrub plant. It has strong adaptability, and its crown and root system are relatively small, so it can be planted densely, but attention should be paid to the row spacing and plant spacing. Generally, we keep the row spacing at about 1.5 m and the plant spacing at about 1 m. It can also be planted according to the density of 400-500 plants per mu. Before planting, dig the planting holes well, apply farmyard manure as base fertilizer, and maintain moisture in time after planting to help survival.
4. Field management
After planting, timely cultivating, weeding, and fertilizing should be carried out to promote the growth of Elaeagnus umbellata. In order to avoid the breeding of pests and diseases and competition with the plants for water and fertilizer, weeding must be done frequently. When starting cultivation, pay attention to the depth to avoid damage to the root system. In addition, in autumn, pruning should be done in time to cut off some overly dense branches and maintain good ventilation. Generally, it will bear fruit in three years.
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