Detailed explanation of the latest planting methods for yellowhorn (Xanthoceras sorbifolium)
Yellowhorn (Xanthoceras sorbifolium) is a plant belonging to the group of deciduous shrubs and small trees, and it can generally grow to about 5 m. The oil content of yellowhorn seeds reaches about 70%. In ancient times it was used to press oil for lighting lamps, and now it has gradually shifted to being used for food. It has relatively high industrial and nutritional value, and the seeds and seed kernels contain extremely high oil components. It has a very obvious effect on lowering blood pressure and preventing high blood pressure. Today, the editor brings you the planting methods for yellowhorn. Let's take a look below!
1. Planting environment
The yellowhorn tree has relatively strong adaptability. Although its requirements for the growing environment are not very high, whether it is on barren hillsides or planted in hilly areas, it can grow normally and well. But one thing we need to pay attention to is that the yellowhorn tree is extremely intolerant of waterlogging. If it is in a low and wet environment for a long time, it cannot grow normally. Therefore, when choosing the growing environment for yellowhorn, there must be a good drainage and irrigation system. It is necessary to ensure deep soil layers, a wind-sheltered and sunny location, and relatively high terrain.
2. Choosing soil
Although yellowhorn is not very strict about the planting soil, whether in poor land or fertile soil, yellowhorn can grow and develop normally. But choosing more fertile soil can give yellowhorn better growing conditions, a good tree vigor, fast growth speed, relatively high-quality fruit, and it will also be less troublesome in later management. Yellowhorn is a crop that likes sunlight and tolerates cold, but it is extremely intolerant of water, so when choosing soil, try to choose soil that is fertile and has strong permeability, otherwise the phenomenon of seedling death is likely to occur.
3. Planting and cultivating the land
As mentioned earlier, although the yellowhorn tree is not strict about soil requirements, if you want yellowhorn to grow more vigorously and well, after planting you still need to provide enough nutrients for the growth of the seedlings. Before planting, spread an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer on the soil, carry out deep plowing and fine harrowing, and mix the fertilizer and soil thoroughly and evenly. This is extremely beneficial to the growth of the seedlings. In fact, in order to better manage the yellowhorn tree later, before planting we should make beds in the forest land with a length and width of 20*1.5 m. In this way, later management aspects such as weeding, fertilizing and watering will all be simpler. This mainly still depends on the actual situation.
4. Planting management
Before planting, when selecting seeds, try to choose disease-free seeds. You can also soak the seeds in water for one day, then take the seeds out and air-dry them before planting. When planting, pay attention to how deep the seeds are buried. If the seeds are buried too deep, it will have a certain impact on the germination rate of the seeds. When sowing, try to sow in rows, and then cover the seeds with an insulating film. This can also effectively promote seed germination. Yellowhorn has relatively strong adaptability and relatively few diseases, so the amount of management during the planting period will also be reduced, but you still need to grasp the correct watering time, weeding methods, and pest and disease control, etc.
The above is a brief introduction to the planting methods for the yellowhorn tree. Although I have said many times that yellowhorn has a low disease rate, it still needs to be managed well. For example, untimely watering and drainage, improper fertilizer application, and unbalanced nutrient components will all affect the normal growth of yellowhorn. It may even have extremely adverse effects on yellowhorn. If you want to learn more related information, please continue to follow Qinnong Network!