A Detailed Explanation of Walnut Planting Methods and Technical Points
Walnuts are a dried fruit we commonly eat. They are not only rich in nutrients but also have good medicinal value. Regular consumption of them can darken hair and reduce the risk of diabetes and breast cancer. In addition, crafts made from them are loved and favored by many people, and its wood is also an important material for home construction, making it an excellent economic tree species. Below, Qinnong Network brings you its planting methods.
1. Sowing and Raising Seedlings
To ensure the germination rate, treat the seeds before sowing. First place the seeds under the sun to dry for two or three days, then soak the seeds in clean water for 7-8 days. Once cracks begin to appear on the seed shells, they can be sown. Sowing can be done in spring and autumn. When sowing, place the gap in the middle of the seed perpendicular to the ground, with the pointed end facing to one side, which helps with seedling emergence. After sowing, cover with about 10 cm of soil. About half a month to 20 days after sowing, seedlings begin to emerge, and after about 40 days the seedlings are fully emerged. At this time, promptly fill in gaps, promptly strengthen fertilizer and water management to promote rapid growth of the seedlings, and also promptly carry out intertillage and weeding and prevent and control pests and diseases.
3. Transplanting and Establishing
Although walnuts are not strict about soil, fertile and loose soil is directly related to their yield. Choose flat land or gently sloping land with loose soil and good drainage as the planting site. Before planting, the most important thing is land preparation and fertilization. Dig the planting pits in advance. If conditions do not allow, you can also transplant directly. When planting, do not put fertilizer directly in, otherwise it will damage the roots of the seedlings, so generally farmyard manure is used as the base fertilizer material. After applying the base fertilizer, cover it with a layer of fine soil. When transplanting, set the seedling upright, spread the root system out in a fan shape, and then begin filling with soil. After the roots are completely covered, lift the seedling slightly so that the soil and roots are closely connected. When filling with soil, tread as you fill.
3. Later-Stage Management
Walnut management refers to management such as water, fertilizer and pruning. Within a period after transplanting, water promptly once or twice. Each watering must be thorough. Because it is relatively sensitive to the groundwater level, when watering you can dig deep furrows to lower the water level and let its root system continue growing downward, which can also drain water well. Fertilization should be carried out according to the growth state of the plant. In the early stage, try not to fertilize; even if fertilizing, apply thin fertilizer water. To improve the rapid growth and yield of walnuts, pruning is also extremely important. Because walnut varieties differ, their trunk-training and shaping techniques vary.
The above is the walnut planting method brought to you by Qinnong Network. When planting walnuts, if it is not large-scale planting, you can directly go to the market to buy formed seedlings for planting, which can save a lot of trouble and steps.