Detailed Explanation of the Key Cultivation Techniques and Management Methods for Japanese Maple
Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) is a small deciduous tree in the soapberry family (Aceraceae). Its branches and leaves have relatively high medicinal value, and can be used to promote the flow of qi and relieve pain, as well as to remove toxins and disperse carbuncles. However, the main use of Japanese maple is ornamental, as it has extremely high ornamental value. At present, Japanese maple is cultivated in all parts of China, and countries around the world are also introducing and cultivating it. So how should Japanese maple be cultivated? Below, the editor brings you the cultivation techniques for Japanese maple. Let's take a look!
1. Soil Selection
Japanese maple is suited to growing in a shady environment and does not like high temperatures and strong light. Especially in summer, it is rather afraid of sun exposure, and its ability to withstand low temperatures is relatively strong. Usually, wild Japanese maple grows on cool, moist mountain slopes, so when choosing planting soil, attention should be paid to the surrounding temperature and altitude, and a site should be chosen that is moist and loose, rich in organic matter, and free of pests and diseases. After selecting the soil, do a good job of land preparation to improve soil fertility and ensure sufficient nutrients for the growth of Japanese maple.
2. Sowing at the Right Time
After land preparation is completed, begin harvesting ripe fruit around October each year, then extract the seeds from the fruit and wash off the pulp and mucilage on the seed coat. Do a good job of seed soaking, germination promotion, and disinfection, control the planting density well, and sow in rows. Sowing should not be too dense, to prevent the plants from affecting each other's growth after they take shape later on. After sowing, cover with about 1-2 cm of fine soil, then water thoroughly and cover with plastic film. When the seeds germinate and the seedlings emerge, remove the plastic film. To prevent the seedlings from being affected in their growth by direct sunlight, do a good job of shading. Under normal management, the seedlings can grow to about 40 cm in about one year.
3. Care and Management
Each summer, build a shed to provide shade and shelter for the Japanese maple, then appropriately apply manure water to promote its growth. After one year, carry out the transplanting work, which is mainly based on graft propagation. During the growing process, do a good job of cultivating and weeding to improve soil permeability, then topdress at least twice a year. Finally, according to the growth condition of the Japanese maple tree, do a good job of shaping and pruning to prevent it from becoming too closed off and affecting its growth. Shape it appropriately to improve the ornamental value of the Japanese maple.
4. Pest and Disease Control
The prevention and control of pests and diseases is very important. We mainly focus on prevention, strengthening field management, and paying attention to the application of water and fertilizer, to prevent excessive use from causing waterlogging and fertilizer damage to the Japanese maple. Disinfect the trees regularly to eliminate pests and disease-causing organisms. The main disinfectants are agents such as hymexazol and abamectin, applied about once every 3 weeks when there is no disease, and once a week after disease occurs. Frequently observe the growth of the Japanese maple and keep it clean, so that pests and diseases can be detected and treated early. Prevent pests and diseases from affecting the growth of the Japanese maple and improve your own economic returns from cultivation.
The above is a brief introduction to the cultivation techniques for Japanese maple. The ornamental and economic value of Japanese maple is very high, and it can basically be seen in parks in many places in China. However, there is still a certain risk in planting it now: first, the sales channel, and then the cultivation techniques. If these two problems have not been solved, it is best not to plant on a large scale. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and supporting us.