Detailed Guide to Hickory Cultivation Techniques: A Full Analysis of Planting and Management Methods
Hickory, also called small walnut, is a deciduous tree belonging to the genus Carya. Many people confuse hickory with the American pecan, but in fact hickory and pecan are quite easy to tell apart. Hickory has a small round shape, while pecan is long and oval, and hickory is rich in protein and essential fatty acids for the human body. So how should hickory be planted? Today the editor brings you the cultivation techniques for hickory, let's take a look!
1. Site Selection and Land Preparation
Hickory is a plant that likes warmth and moisture, so when choosing a planting site, we should choose a place with a moderate climate, abundant water, and higher terrain. The soil should also be rich in humus, with good drainage and irrigation, and moderate acidity and alkalinity. A hickory orchard cannot be established on a steep hillside. After choosing the site, prepare the land in good time, plow the soil, and disinfect it. However, since hickory has low light requirements and a long growth period, we do not need to use the block-shaped land preparation method when preparing the land.
2. Timely Planting
After land preparation, planting can begin. Hickory planting methods include sowing and artificially cultivated seedlings, but because the sowing method takes too long to grow, the artificially cultivated seedling method is generally used as the main approach. When selecting young trees, observe their growth condition and choose young trees with well-developed root systems and no pests or diseases. Dig the planting holes, place the young trees in the center of the planting holes, then apply enough decomposed farmyard manure and add an appropriate amount of phosphate fertilizer. The most suitable time for planting hickory saplings is each year in autumn and winter when the temperature is relatively low.
3. Young Tree Management
Hickory seedlings after successful planting are relatively fragile, so we must strengthen young tree management to promote the growth of the young trees. After planting, weed once in summer in good time, and the number of weedings each year must not be less than two. Then apply additional fertilizer in good time according to the condition of the young trees. Fertilizing can be done together with weeding, with quick-acting nitrogen fertilizer as the main fertilizer, and an appropriate addition of phosphorus, potassium, and other fertilizers. Control the amount according to the number of plants, and we can appropriately increase the amount according to the growth of the tree shape, strengthen the growth of the walnut trees, provide sufficient nutrients needed for growth, and prevent malnutrition.
4. Shaping and Pruning
Once hickory trees have grown, they are relatively tall, and even in the young tree stage they reach a certain height. Therefore, shaping and pruning work should begin early in the young tree stage. Pruning in the young tree stage should mainly be light pruning, retaining the fruit-bearing mother branches and advancing the fruiting time. When pruning, the goal should be to improve orchard ventilation and increase the light-exposed area of the fruit trees. During early pruning, try to retain at least the upper part of the fruit trees and cut off overly dense and overly long growth. Pay attention to disinfecting the pruning cuts to prevent infection that causes pests and diseases and leads to rot.
The above is a brief introduction to hickory cultivation techniques. Hickory planting covers a certain area in our country. Hickory has now gradually entered people's view, but because the harvest period of hickory is very long and the cultivation techniques are not yet mature, everyone must consider carefully before planting. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and we hope it can help everyone!