Latest Almond Cultivation Techniques and Methods Tutorial
Almond is a very delicious nut, and many people confuse it with apricot kernels. But in fact, the two are completely different nuts. At present, China's main almond planting bases are concentrated in the Xinjiang region. The cultivation area of almonds in China is also gradually increasing, and many people want to plant them but do not know how to do it. So how exactly should almonds be planted? Below, the editor brings you the cultivation techniques for almonds. Let's take a look together!
1. Site selection and orchard establishment
Almond trees have a relatively strong tolerance to barren soil and can grow normally on some poor soils, but the yield will drop significantly. Therefore, when planting, we should choose soil with deep soil layers and strong permeability, which can ensure the growth of almonds, enhance their growth capacity, and increase yield. Almonds are very susceptible to damage from late frost, so they should be planted as much as possible on sheltered flat land. It is not suitable to establish an orchard in a place facing the wind direction, otherwise it will have a certain impact on the growth of almonds.
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When selecting seeds, we should pay attention to choosing varieties suitable for growth according to the local climate conditions, surrounding environment, and other aspects. The planting time for almonds is generally in spring and autumn each year. When planting in autumn, it should be done after the leaves fall, and after planting, good earthing up and heat preservation work should be done. In spring, planting is done after the soil temperature rises. When planting, attention should be paid to the planting density. It should not be too dense. It is mainly determined according to soil conditions and geographical conditions, with about 35-50 trees per mu. Before planting, the planting pits should be dug well. During planting, the roots should be kept level with the ground, and while filling with soil, tread it firmly. After planting, water thoroughly and strengthen management.
3. Water and fertilizer management
After planting, almonds generally begin to bear fruit in the fourth year and reach peak fruiting after about six years. During planting, one intertillage operation is needed every year, and it should be carried out together with topdressing. Also, keep the orchard free of weeds. Then apply base fertilizer once a year to young trees, while mature trees can be fertilized once about every 3 years. Control the amount of fertilizer according to different tree ages. The older the tree, the more fertilizer is needed. In addition to watering thoroughly after planting, at least about 3 waterings are needed each year. But water should not be too much either. Drainage work should also be done well during the rainy season, and before winter, attention should be paid to watering enough freezing water.
4. Shaping and pruning
The branch growth capacity of almonds is very strong, and shaping work is needed in the same year of planting. Dwarf the almond tree and canopy, strengthen the framework, then increase the opening angle of the canopy and enhance permeability to increase yield. Trees at different growth stages have different pruning methods. For example, for young fruit trees, when their new shoots grow to about 55 cm, pinch the tips to promote shoots, increase the number of fruiting branches, and then thin out excess branches. Cut off useless branches such as those that are too long, too dense, or diseased and pest-infested, to prevent excessive nutrient consumption and improve permeability.
The above is a brief introduction to almond cultivation techniques. The planting risk of almonds is relatively high, so the investment cycle is long and sufficient funds are needed. Therefore, everyone must pay much attention when planting. Today's introduction ends here. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can be helpful to everyone.