What are the key considerations for planting Japanese apricot? A full breakdown of the latest key points
The Japanese apricot is delicious and highly nutritious. Eaten regularly, it also has a skin-refreshing and acne-clearing effect, and it greatly improves allergic skin. So what should be noted when planting Japanese apricot? Come and take a look at the detailed introduction with the editor.
1. Growth habits
The Japanese apricot is a deciduous tree. It likes a warm and humid climate and prefers to grow in an environment with ample sunlight. It has a certain tolerance to cold and to cold, but it is afraid of waterlogging. Therefore, when planting, choose a sandy loam soil with deep soil layers, loose soil texture, and good drainage. When planting, the plot must be a sunny slope; it is not advisable to choose a shady site, so as not to hinder its growth and development due to insufficient sunlight.
2. Sowing
Before sowing, choose a seedling-raising site, which likewise requires loose, fertile soil with good drainage. At the same time, plow the soil, apply base fertilizer, and prepare for sowing. Japanese apricot is generally sown in April in spring, and the sowing time can also be chosen according to local climate changes, soil, and production purposes. When sowing, pay attention to the sowing density; it should not be too dense. The suitable density is a plant-to-row spacing of 20×7 cm. After sowing, cover with a layer of fine soil about 3 cm thick, then water and level it.
3. Shaping and pruning
After field planting, do a good job of cultivating and weeding to promote plant growth. After fruit harvesting each year, apply fertilizer, and after pruning in November, apply a heavy base fertilizer. When the young tree grows to about 1 m, cut off its terminal shoot. Among the branches that sprout again the next year, select 3-4 branches as the main branches, extending radially in all directions. By the third year, select 3-4 strong branches on the main branches as secondary main branches, and then keep 3-4 strong branches on the secondary main branches. After 3-4 years of pruning in this way, a complete open-center canopy will be formed. At the same time, winter pruning and spring pruning should be carried out each year, removing diseased and pest-infested branches, dense branches, water sprouts, and thin weak branches.
4. Pest and disease control
The main disease of Japanese apricot is anthracnose, which mainly harms the fruit and leaves. In severe cases, it causes a large amount of fruit drop, and the leaves lose photosynthesis. In hot and humid seasons, pink gelatinous material also forms. Bordeaux mixture can be sprayed in the early stage of the disease for control, once every 7-10 days, for 2-3 consecutive times, with good results. The main pest is aphids, which mainly harm tender leaves and tender shoots. In severe cases, they can cause early flower and fruit drop. Imidothion can be used for spraying to kill them.
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