Persimmon Tree Planting Techniques and Management Methods
Persimmons are fruits that ripen and come to market in autumn. Every autumn, persimmon trees are laden with golden-yellow persimmons that make people's mouths water. The persimmon tree is a large deciduous tree of the genus Diospyros, also known as Zhu Guo and Hou Zao. Besides being eaten directly, it also has certain nutritional value. After fresh persimmons are de-astringented, they can be stored for several months after processing; for example, the common dried persimmon is a customary gift for relatives and friends during festivals and New Year. So how should persimmon trees be planted? Let's take a look together.
1. Growth Habits
The persimmon tree is a deep-rooted plant and a sun-loving tree species. It likes a warm and humid climate, and it has strong environmental adaptability: it can tolerate both drought and moisture in good time. So planting it is extremely simple and easy to manage. As long as you choose a plot with ample sunlight, loose and fertile soil, and good drainage for planting, it will grow quickly.
2. Planting
Persimmon trees are generally propagated by grafting, commonly using bud grafting and branch grafting. Bud grafting is generally carried out during the persimmon flowering period or in summer and autumn. After grafting, be sure to tie support sticks so that the young seedlings are not broken by the wind. After the grafted plants are cultivated into strong seedlings, field planting is required after leaf fall in autumn and before bud break in spring. When planting, plant at a reasonable density and pay attention to the spacing between plants; too dense will affect flowering and fruiting, while too sparse wastes land utilization.
3. Fertilizer and Water Management
When planting, apply decomposed farmyard manure in the hole as base fertilizer to increase nutrients for the growth of young seedlings and help them quickly pass through the seedling stage. In May and June, the peak growth season of the plants, the roots and branch tips have strong growth capacity, so fertilizer should be applied in time to provide the nutrients needed for growth. Generally, for 1-2 year old young plants, apply 20 grams of pure nitrogen fertilizer, 10 grams of superphosphate, and 20 grams of quick-acting fertilizer. For 3-5 year old plants, the fertilization amount is one to two times that for 1-2 year old plants. For adult plants that have already begun to bear fruit, apply 4 kg of pure nitrogen fertilizer, 4 kg of superphosphate, and 4 kg of potassium chloride. When fertilizing, open a ditch beside the plant and apply the fertilizer; for young trees, keep as far away from the roots as possible to avoid burning the roots. During drought, water in time, and after the rainy season, if water accumulates in the soil, drain it in time.
4. Pruning and Orchard Cleaning
In order to help young trees form a canopy early, grow robustly, and produce more flowers and fruit, pruning is also necessary. When pruning, the main goal is to promote branching, and the best time is generally after leaf fall. Prune away dead branches, branches with too many forks, and branches with fewer nodes, so as not to waste necessary nutrients and to transport more nutrients to the fruiting branches. You can also combine this with the growing environment to prune a suitable tree shape. Winter orchard cleaning is an important task, as it affects the flowering and fruiting of the coming year. At this time, pruning should remove diseased fruit, diseased calyxes, dead branches, and fallen leaves, and also clean up overwintering sources of pests and diseases to reduce their harm in the coming year.
The above is an introduction to persimmon tree planting techniques. I hope it can help you. If you want to learn more about planting knowledge, please stay tuned to us.