How to plant blueberry seedlings? Detailed explanation of planting methods
How do you plant blueberry seedlings? How many blueberry seedlings to plant per mu of land? We also ask knowledgeable readers to help explain. Many farmers plan to grow strawberries, but do not understand the planting season and planting methods for blueberries, so Zhongdiwang has compiled the planting methods for blueberry seedlings, listed in detail below for readers' reference. 1. Blueberry...
How do you plant blueberry seedlings? How many blueberry seedlings to plant per mu of land? We also ask knowledgeable readers to help explainMany farmers plan to grow strawberries, but do not understand the planting season and planting methods for blueberries, so Zhongdiwang has compiled the planting methods for blueberry seedlings, listed in detail below for readers' reference.
1. The planting season for blueberries:
Blueberry seedlings can be planted in both spring and autumn, and the survival rate is generally higher with autumn planting. In spring, marking out should be done as early as possible.
2. Preparation of planting holes for blueberries:
The size of the planting hole for blueberries varies with the type being cultivated. Rabbiteye blueberry should have a larger hole, generally 1.3 x 1.3 x 0.5 m; the length, width and depth for highbush blueberry planting holes is 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.4 m; half-highbush blueberry and lowbush blueberry can be appropriately reduced.
After the planting hole is dug, garden soil mixed evenly with added organic matter can be used to fill it back. Usually this work is carried out together with soil improvement measures. A soil test should be done before planting, and if certain elements are lacking, fertilizer can be applied together. Digging planting trenches is even more beneficial for the later growth and development of the blueberry root system, laying a good foundation for high and stable yields.
3. Planting spacing between rows and plants for blueberry seedlings:
Rabbiteye blueberry often uses 2 m x 4 m or 1.5 m x 3 m; highbush blueberry uses 0.6-1.5 m x 2.5-3 m; half-highbush blueberry commonly uses 0.8-1.2 m x 2 m; lowbush blueberry uses 0.5-1 m x 1-1.5 m.
4. Arrangement of pollination trees for strawberries:
Because rabbiteye blueberry is not self-fruitful, pollination trees must be arranged, and highbush blueberry varieties can be selected. Highbush blueberry and lowbush blueberry have a relatively high self-fruit set rate, but arranging pollination trees can increase the fruit set rate, increase single fruit weight, and improve fruit quality and yield. Each orchard should plant at least 2 varieties. The arrangement method is to plant one variety every 10 rows.
5. Planting method for blueberry seedlings:
Remove the container (nutrition pot) from around the blueberry seedling, place it in the planting hole, immediately fill the planting hole with improved soil, firm it with the foot, shape the tree basin, and water. Note that the seedling should be planted at a moderate depth (the original root crown area should be basically level with the ground or slightly higher than the ground), and water thoroughly in time.
For areas with spring drought and little rain, it is recommended to cover with black plastic film immediately after planting, which can increase the survival rate after planting, reduce the number of irrigations, and also help prevent weeds.
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