How to plant chestnut trees for the best results? A detailed guide to planting methods
Many people enjoy eating chestnuts, so are you also interested in chestnut trees? What should be paid attention to during the process from seedling to harvest of chestnut trees? Today Qinnong Web will introduce some information about planting chestnut trees, to see how to grow chestnuts that are large and good.
1. Seedling and seed treatment
When choosing seeds, you must consider the market outlet for your chestnuts, whether you are preparing for street snacks like sugar-roasted chestnuts, or normal market sales. In terms of planting environment, the Nongda No. 1 chestnut seedling, which has strong adaptability, is recommended; its taste is sweet, a perfect match for sugar-roasted chestnuts. Fengkai oil chestnut has excellent appearance and aroma, and is the preferred variety for market sales. Chestnut trees are mostly planted by transplanting, and are easy to keep alive. Planting generally begins around March each year, when the weather is most favorable for the growth of chestnut trees.
2. Land management
The planting soil is generally below pH 6, showing acidic soil. Second, the soil should have good permeability and be easy to drain. Before planting, first clear the weeds around the planting point, with a spacing of 5-6m per hole, and dig to a depth of about 0.5-1m according to the size of the seedling. Generally, loosening the soil is needed during the fruiting period, about 1-2 times with a harvester. Weeds need to be cleared before each planting and after each harvest to care for the chestnut trees. After planting, it is best to dig drainage ditches around them to avoid excessive water.
3. Fertilizer and water management
Before putting the seedling into the hole, about 1 kg of fertilizer needs to be placed at the bottom of the hole, spread evenly, and then covered with 5-10 cm of soil before planting, to avoid the fertilizer directly corroding the tree roots. After filling with soil, the surrounding weeds and fallen leaves can be piled around the chestnut seedlings for composting, and topdressing should be done 2-3 times later, during the two periods of budding and fruiting. Fertilizer should also be properly combined with a certain amount of farmyard manure, with a total amount of about 10-20KG. Chestnut trees have a relatively high water requirement, so they need to be watered frequently in daily care, generally once every 3 weeks. When watering, avoid water accumulating at the roots.
4. Daily management
Chestnut trees have a relatively large demand for sunlight, and good light duration is the guarantee of high-quality chestnuts. If a chestnut tree grows too vigorously, the chestnuts it produces will become small and poorly developed, so some useless branches need to be pruned appropriately. When patrols find diseased insects and insect-damaged leaves, they should be removed and taken away in time to avoid the spread of disease. On excessively cold days in winter, cold protection measures need to be added at the base of the chestnut tree.
Chestnut trees require a great deal of effort in the early stage and need frequent patrols. But generally after about two years, management time can gradually be reduced. When planting in the early stage, everyone must carefully pay attention to all aspects, to lay a good foundation for the later harvest.