The Latest Cultivation Techniques and Methods Tutorial for Japanese Maple
Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is a small deciduous tree in the family Aceraceae. Its branches and leaves have relatively high medicinal value, and can promote the flow of qi to relieve pain, remove toxins and disperse sores, among other effects. However, the main use of Japanese maple is ornamental, as it has extremely high ornamental value. Today, Japanese maple is planted in every part of our country, and countries around the world are also introducing and cultivating it. So how should Japanese maple be cultivated? Below, the editor has brought you the cultivation techniques for Japanese maple. Let's take a look together!
1. Soil Selection
Japanese maple is suited to growing in a cool environment and does not like high temperatures and strong light. Especially in summer, it is rather afraid of intense sun exposure, while its ability to tolerate low temperatures is relatively strong. Wild Japanese maples usually grow on cool, moist hillsides, so when choosing planting soil, pay attention to the surrounding temperature and altitude, and choose a site that is moist and loose, rich in organic matter, and free of pests and diseases. After selecting the soil, do the land preparation work well to increase soil fertility and ensure the abundant nutrients needed for Japanese maple growth.
2. Sowing at the Right Time
After finishing land preparation, begin harvesting ripe fruit around October each year, then take the seeds out of the fruit and wash off the flesh and mucus on the seed coat. Do the work of soaking the seeds to promote germination and disinfection well, control the planting density, and sow in drills. Sowing should not be too dense, to prevent them from affecting each other's growth after they take shape later on. After sowing, cover with about 1-2 cm of fine soil, then water thoroughly and cover with plastic film. When the seeds germinate and the seedlings emerge, uncover the plastic film. To prevent the seedlings from being affected in their growth by direct sunlight, do the shading work well. Under normal management, the seedlings can grow to about 40 cm in about one year.
3. Care and Management
Every summer, build a greenhouse to shade and shelter the Japanese maple, then apply manure water appropriately to promote the growth of the Japanese maple. After one year, do the transplanting work, even so; transplanting is mainly based on graft propagation. During the planting process, do the work of intertillage and weeding well to improve soil permeability, then topdress at least twice each year. Finally, according to the growth condition of the Japanese maple tree, do the shaping and pruning work well to prevent it from becoming too closed off and affecting the growth of the Japanese maple. Shape it appropriately to improve the ornamental value of the Japanese maple.
4. Pest and Disease Control
The work of pest and disease control is very important. We mainly focus on prevention, strengthen field management, and pay attention to the application of water and fertilizer, preventing excessive use from causing waterlogging damage and fertilizer damage to the Japanese maple. Disinfect the trees regularly to eliminate pests, diseases, and bacteria. The main disinfectants are agents such as hymexazol and abamectin. When there is no disease, use them about once every 3 weeks; after disease occurs, use them once a week. Often observe the growth of the Japanese maple and clean it up, so as to achieve early discovery and early treatment of pests and diseases. Prevent pests and diseases from affecting the growth of the Japanese maple and improve your own economic benefits from planting.
The above is a brief introduction to the cultivation techniques for Japanese maple. The ornamental and economic value of Japanese maple is very high, and it can basically be seen in parks in many places in our country. However, there is still a certain risk in planting it now: first, the sales channel, and then the planting technique. If these two problems have not been solved, it is best not to plant on a large scale. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and supporting.