How to Improve the Survival Rate of Bayberry Planting? An Introduction to the Latest Methods

Now bayberry shows different value in different fields, and bayberry tastes excellent, many people love to eat it very much, so it is very popular. However, in many areas, the survival rate when planting bayberry is not very high, and not long after transplanting, various problems appear, until it dies. The reason for the low survival rate is generally caused by incorrect planting methods, though of course there may also be some other factors. Today Qinnong Network will mainly analyze the planting method aspect for everyone and explain how to improve the survival rate of bayberry. Let's take a look below.

1. Sapling Selection

When choosing bayberry saplings, we should carefully observe the roots of the bayberry to see whether they are relatively vigorous and full of life. If the roots look rather dry and withered and there are only a few sparse ones, then the probability of this kind of bayberry sapling surviving is only one percent, so do not choose it. Next, observe the branches and leaves of the bayberry. If the branches and leaves grow relatively luxuriantly, the color is relatively green, and they are full of moisture, then it shows that its vitality is relatively vigorous and it can be chosen. Next, when planting, it is necessary to prune the excess branches and leaves on the sapling to reduce nutrient consumption, so that the trunk can absorb more nutrients, which can also improve the survival rate to a certain extent.

2. Planting Conditions

The cold resistance of bayberry is not bad, but its drought resistance is really not good. It can survive in an environment with a temperature of minus 8 to 9 degrees without relying on artificial heat preservation, but under conditions above 30 degrees, if artificial cooling is not carried out, it will die from heat. Therefore, the most suitable environment for bayberry growth is 15 to 25 degrees. If the local temperature can remain between this temperature, then the survival rate of bayberry planting will also be much higher. Next, it also needs a relatively large amount of water, so it is best to plant it in areas with relatively abundant water sources.

3. Transplanting Time

Although bayberry also sheds leaves, it is green all year round. If the transplanting time is not right, then the survival rate of bayberry is also not high, so we generally choose a time when the bayberry is just taking root and growing leaves. Bayberry generally ripens in summer, so in autumn and winter it is in a period of slowly entering dormancy. During this period, it cannot be transplanted, because its growth power is not vigorous enough. Therefore, we generally choose the spring season when all things revive, that is, February and March each year, for transplanting. At this time, its will to survive is also very strong, so after transplanting it can also better adapt to the new environment.

4. Planting Method

When planting, we need to dig the planting hole as deep and wide as possible, generally 1 m wide and 80 cm deep, then add a sufficient amount of farmyard manure into the hole as base fertilizer, and at the same time some nitrogen fertilizer can be added as a supplement. In order to improve the survival rate of bayberry, we generally cut off most of the branches and leaves before planting, leaving only the branches and leaves at the middle top, and the branches whose branches and leaves have been cut off need to be wrapped so that they can quickly grow new buds in the new environment. Finally, after planting, watering is needed, generally two to three times a day, until new buds grow on the cut branches, and then watering can be stopped.

5. Fertilizer and Water Management

In the first year after transplanting until it bears fruit, we generally need to apply fertilizer two to three times a year, mainly nitrogen fertilizer, supplemented by phosphate fertilizer and potassium fertilizer, mainly to promote the growth of the sapling. When it blooms and bears fruit for the first time, it is necessary to apply additional farmyard manure and urea. During the fruit-setting period, boron fertilizer is mainly used. Finally, during the dormant period each year, soil fertility needs to be replenished to prepare for the coming year.

6. Planting Density

Planting density also affects the survival rate of planting to a large extent. Bayberry needs a certain amount of light all year round to maintain normal growth, so the density cannot be too high. The general spacing is 4 to 5 m between rows and 3 to 4 m between plants. This does not affect its growth. At the same time, in order to maintain normal density, bayberry needs pruning at certain times to ensure reasonable density.