How to plant chestnut trees for the best results? The latest planting method
Many people enjoy eating chestnuts, so are you also interested in chestnut trees? What things need attention during the process from seedling to harvest of chestnut trees? Today Qinnong Web will introduce some information about planting chestnut trees, and see how to grow chestnuts that are both large and good.
1. Seedling and seed treatment
When choosing seeds, you must consider your own chestnut sales outlet situation, whether it is intended for street snacks similar to sugar-roasted chestnuts, or normal market sales. In terms of planting environment, the Nongda No. 1 chestnut seedling with strong adaptability is recommended; it tastes sweet and is a perfect match for sugar-roasted chestnuts. Fengkai oil chestnut has both good appearance and aroma, and is the first choice variety for market sales. Chestnut trees are mostly planted by transplanting, which makes them easy to keep alive. Planting generally begins around March each year, when the weather is most favorable for the growth of chestnut trees.
2. Land management
The planting soil is generally below pH 6, showing acidic soil. Secondly, the soil permeability should be good and drainage should be convenient. Before planting, first clear the weeds around the planting point; the spacing is one pit every 5-6 m, and the depth is dug about 0.5-1 m according to the size of the seedling. Generally, loosening the soil is needed during the fruiting period, about 1-2 times with a harvester. Before each planting and after harvest, weeds need to be cleared to care for the chestnut trees. After planting, it is best to dig drainage ditches around them to avoid excessive water.
3. Fertilizer and water management
Before entering the pit, about 1 kg of fertilizer needs to be placed at the bottom of the pit, scattered evenly, and then covered with 5-10 cm of soil before planting, to avoid fertilizer directly corroding the tree roots. After filling with soil, the surrounding weeds and fallen leaves can be piled around the chestnut seedlings for composting. Later, topdressing should be done 2-3 times, during the two periods of sprouting and fruiting. Fertilizer should also be properly combined with a certain amount of farmyard manure, with a total amount of about 10-20KG. Chestnut trees have a relatively high demand for water, so they need to be watered more in daily care, generally once every 3 weeks. When watering, avoid water accumulating at the roots.
4. Daily management
Chestnut trees have a relatively large demand for sunlight, and good light duration is the guarantee of high-quality chestnuts. If a chestnut tree is too vigorous, the chestnuts it produces will become small and poorly developed, so some useless branches need to be pruned appropriately. During inspections, if diseased pests and insect-damaged leaves are found, they should be removed and taken away in time to avoid the spread of disease. On days when winter is too cold, cold protection measures need to be added at the base of the chestnut tree.
Chestnut trees require a great deal of effort in the early stage and need frequent inspections. However, after about two years, management time can gradually be reduced. When planting in the early stage, everyone must carefully pay attention to all aspects, laying a good foundation for the harvest later.