Planting Methods and Key Technical Points for Yellowhorn (Xanthoceras sorbifolium)
Yellowhorn (Xanthoceras sorbifolium) is a deciduous shrub or small tree, generally growing to about 5 m, and its seeds have an oil content of about 70%. In ancient times it was used to press oil for lighting, and now it has gradually shifted to food use. It has relatively high industrial and nutritional value, and the seeds and seed kernels contain extremely high oil components. It has a very obvious effect on lowering blood pressure and preventing high blood pressure. Today, the editor brings you the planting methods for yellowhorn. Let's take a look below!
1. Planting environment
The yellowhorn tree has relatively strong adaptability. Although its requirements for the growing environment are not very high, whether on barren hillsides or planted in hilly areas, it can grow normally and well. However, one thing we need to note is that the yellowhorn tree is very intolerant of waterlogging. If it is in a low-humidity environment for a long time, it cannot grow normally. Therefore, when choosing the growing environment for yellowhorn, there must be a good drainage and irrigation system. It is necessary to ensure deep soil, a wind-sheltered and sunny location, and higher terrain.
2. Soil selection
Although yellowhorn is not very strict about the planting soil, whether in poor land or fertile soil, yellowhorn can grow and develop normally. But choosing more fertile soil can give yellowhorn better growing conditions, good tree vigor, fast growth speed, relatively high-quality fruit, and it will also be more convenient in later management. Yellowhorn is a crop that likes sunlight and tolerates cold, but it is extremely intolerant of water, so when choosing soil, try to choose fertile soil with strong permeability, otherwise the phenomenon of dead seedlings is likely to occur.
3. Planting and plowing the land
As mentioned earlier, although the yellowhorn tree is not strict about soil, if you want yellowhorn to grow more robustly and well, after planting you still need to give the seedlings enough nutrients for growth. Before planting, spread an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer on the soil, carry out plowing and fine harrowing, and mix the fertilizer and soil thoroughly and evenly, which is extremely beneficial to the growth of the seedlings. In fact, in order to better manage the yellowhorn tree later, before planting we should make beds in the woodland that are 20*1.5 m in length and width, so that later management such as weeding, fertilizing and watering will be simpler. It mainly depends on the actual situation.
4. Planting management
Before planting, when selecting seeds, try to choose disease-free seeds. You can also soak the seeds in water for one day, then take the seeds out and air-dry them before planting. When planting, pay attention to the depth of the seeds. If the seeds are buried too deep, it will have a certain impact on the germination rate of the seeds. When sowing, try to sow in rows, then cover the seeds with a thermal insulation film, which can also effectively promote seed germination. Yellowhorn has relatively strong adaptability and relatively few diseases, so the amount of management during the planting period will also be reduced, but you still need to grasp the correct watering time, weeding methods, and prevention and control of pests and diseases.
The above is a brief introduction to the planting methods for the yellowhorn tree. Although I have said many times that yellowhorn has a low disease rate, it still needs good management. For example, untimely watering and drainage, improper fertilizer application, and unbalanced nutrients will all affect the normal growth of yellowhorn. It may even have extremely adverse effects on yellowhorn. To learn more related information, please continue to follow Qinnong Network!