How to improve the survival rate of loquat seedlings? A detailed guide to practical methods
Transplanting seedlings is a matter of great concern for growers; only with a high seedling survival rate can later yields be guaranteed. So how should loquat tree seedlings be handled to achieve a high survival rate? Below, the editor brings you a few points, all of which are small details people tend to overlook!
1. Transplant seedlings with soil
Nowadays, many people like to use nutrition bags to ensure the vitality of seedlings when transplanting, or they simply transplant them with nothing at all. In fact, this is quite unreasonable. First, nutrition bags can only ensure the overall vitality of loquat seedlings, and their root systems will not adapt well due to sudden changes in nutrient concentration. And transplanting with nothing at all goes without saying, as it greatly reduces the vitality of the seedlings. Therefore, transplanting with soil is the first choice. First, it ensures the safety of the seedling root system and nutrient absorption; second, it gives the seedlings some time to adapt after planting, which is very helpful for improving the survival rate.
2. Find the right planting time
A good planting time will save farmers a lot of unnecessary time. If the weather after planting has extremely strong sunlight or continuous rain, how can the newly transplanted seedlings survive under such weather? The time more suitable for planting loquat seedlings is around May, and it is necessary to choose a period when the weather afterward is cloudy, so that the seedlings have a suitable growing environment to adapt to their new location. If the light and temperature are not very high, that can also be acceptable, but rainy days must absolutely be avoided.
3. Control density
Loquat trees also need nutrients to grow, and the root system of loquat trees is relatively developed, so controlling planting density is very important for loquat seedlings. This needs to be done according to location. If the planting site is in a position near a wind gap, then it can be planted more densely, controlled at about 2*3 m. If it is sloped land or another place where soil fertility is not high, then the density should preferably be larger, to avoid insufficient nutrients. When planting seedlings, their lighting factors must also be considered, ensuring that the seedlings can all enjoy at least some sunlight.
4. Management after planting
Management after planting is a key point for effectively improving the survival rate of loquat seedlings. So how should it be done? In fact, after loquat seedlings are planted, it is enough to pay attention to keeping them warm and moist. Of course, fertilizer is something that goes without saying. If the local soil is relatively dry, you can choose to cover the surface soil with things like straw, and then water, achieving the effect of keeping warm and moist. Use farmyard manure to cultivate the seedlings so that they can absorb various nutrients and improve the vitality of the seedlings.
The above are some methods for improving the survival rate of loquat seedlings. If you have any better methods, you are welcome to share them with us. For more related information, you are welcome to consult us.