Detailed Explanation of Apple Tree Planting Methods and Technical Points
Apples can be said to be the fruit we eat the most in our lives. Although very common, apples have extremely high nutritional value and are known for being very low in calories. They are the favorite of many people who are trying to lose weight. They can be used for beauty and disease prevention, and also have a very obvious effect on improving human memory. Almost every region in China has a certain planting area, but some beginners do not know how to plant them, so today the editor brings you information on apple planting. Let's take a look below!
1. Selecting Seedlings
Apples are planted on a large scale in every region of China, so it can be seen that apples have extremely strong adaptability, but apples are still divided into many varieties. The varieties planted in each region are not all the same, but they all share one common characteristic: fast growth speed and high yield. The premise is that the environment is suitable, so when selecting seedlings, you should choose varieties suitable for planting according to external factors such as weather changes and soil conditions in your area. Then, based on the harvest and market time, decide whether to plant early-maturing or late-maturing varieties, so that you get twice the result with half the effort.
2. Selecting Land and Building an Orchard
As mentioned earlier, apples have relatively strong adaptability. As long as the soil is not extremely barren, completely lacking nutrients, and with a shallow, tight soil layer, apples can grow and develop normally. However, if you want to obtain high yield and high-quality apples, you should still try to establish the orchard on fertile and deep soil. When building the orchard, decide the area according to the number you need to plant, or you can also do the reverse. Because apple trees have poor wind resistance, taller crops can be planted outside the orchard to resist strong winds for the fruit trees, and short crops can be planted between the fruit trees to increase your economic benefits. They should not be too tall, otherwise they will compete with the fruit trees for nutrients and affect sunlight.
3. Flower and Fruit Management
If you want to increase yield and quality, flower and fruit management for the fruit trees is essential. During the rapid growth and development stage of the fruit trees, organic fertilizer should be applied to the fruit trees in time. Loosen the soil around the fruit trees to promote root respiration, and carry out an appropriate amount of pesticide spraying to prevent leaf drop and fruit drop. After flower buds appear on the fruit trees, close attention should be paid to the growth of the flower buds, because flower buds not only affect the flowering rate, but also have a relatively large impact on the later pollination and fruit-setting rate. It is also necessary to prevent the phenomenon of flowering without fruiting. When necessary, artificial pollination can be carried out to ensure the pollination rate of the fruit trees, improve the fruit-setting rate, and increase yield.
4. Disease Control
Disease control is a major issue that all growers must treat seriously. If diseases are not handled in time, the result may be reduced yield in mild cases and total crop failure in severe cases. There are many apple diseases, such as anthracnose, ring rot, and more than a dozen others. Most causes are due to improper orchard management, so everyone should pay attention to orchard sanitation and promptly remove useless things in the orchard that hinder the growth of the fruit trees. The soil should be regularly earthed up and loosened, fertilizer should be applied in a timely manner, and orchard disease prevention and control work should be done well. When necessary, pesticides can be sprayed appropriately to eliminate pathogens.
The above is a brief introduction to apple planting methods. Planting apples is very simple, but it may take a relatively long time. While waiting for the apples to mature, everyone can also plant some crops between the apple rows, such as green beans, eggplants, and some other vegetables. This can not only loosen the soil for the fruit trees, but also add an economic benefit for yourself. Or after they mature, put the plants into the soil as fertilizer, which are all very good uses. That is all for today's introduction. For more exciting content, stay tuned to Qinnong Network!