The Latest Sandalwood Planting Methods and Technical Key Points
We are probably all familiar with the word sandalwood. Generally, when sandalwood is mentioned, people think of how expensive it is, and that basically every part of it is a treasure, which is why it is also called the tree of gold, and this is not an exaggeration at all. In our country, the main regions where sandalwood grows are Guangzhou and Taiwan, China, and it is very rare, with a very wide range of uses, and it also has high medicinal value. Below, let us take a look at the planting methods for sandalwood.
1. Planting time
The temperature suitable for sandalwood growth is generally between 20 and 35 degrees, and there is actually no great restriction on its planting time. Generally, planting can be carried out all year round, but later planting practice proved that the best planting time is July and August each year, when the survival rate is higher and growth is also greater. For sandalwood planted at other times, the survival rate is generally no higher than 70 percent, and sandalwood is extremely precious, so to reduce risk and minimize losses, it is still best to choose the optimal time for planting.
2. Woodland improvement
Sandalwood has relatively high requirements for the planting site, and there are very few sites that meet sandalwood's natural conditions, which is one reason why sandalwood is rare. Therefore, before planting, we need to improve the planting site so that it at least meets the most basic requirements for sandalwood growth. The planting site should have sufficient sunlight, be close to a water source, have fertile soil, and have good drainage. Then spread sufficient organic fertilizer on the land, and use machinery to deep-plow the land, mixing the fertilizer evenly.
3. Digging holes and planting
Once the land is prepared, planting can begin. Sandalwood planting generally requires digging holes in advance. The width of each hole is generally 40 cm, and the depth is also about 40 cm, and the spacing between each hole is about 5 m. Dig the holes according to these specifications. Finally, place the sandalwood seedlings into the holes, fill them with soil, and set them in place.
4. Management and care
The management and care of sandalwood is crucial, as it directly relates to the survival of the sandalwood tree, its growth, the quality of the sandalwood, and various other issues. Newly planted sandalwood trees are relatively weak, so when fertilizing, follow the principle of frequent application of thin fertilizer, applying compound fertilizer once a week by irrigation. Later, it is basically enough to apply it once a month, but in addition to compound fertilizer, nitrogen fertilizer, phosphorus fertilizer, potassium fertilizer, organic matter, and so on also need to be applied, so as to avoid poor growth of the sandalwood tree.
5. Pruning techniques
Pruning techniques are also very important. We must promptly cut away the false wormwood, generally in spring and summer when temperatures are high and there is plenty of rain. To prevent the sandalwood tree from bending, we should set up stakes for support, mainly using small sticks. To avoid the sandalwood tree dying, when each new shoot grows about 5 cm, we should remove the excess buds and keep only one bud. Finally, the sandalwood tree needs branch and leaf pruning once every year to reduce nutrient consumption and promote the growth of the sandalwood tree.
6. Pest and disease control
The most common diseases of sandalwood include root rot, damping-off, and gray leaf spot. We can use carbendazim, damping-off fungicide, and thiophanate-methyl wettable powder respectively for treatment, while also strengthening field management. The main insect pests include stem borers, leaf-eating pests, and scarab beetles. We can use omethoate, trichlorfon, and malathion emulsifiable concentrate respectively for poisoning and killing them, and all of them can also be poisoned and killed with omethoate and trichlorfon, with very good results.
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