How to Grow Apple Pears? Planting Methods and Technical Key Points
The apple pear is a fruit developed through grafting techniques. It looks similar to an apple but is actually a pear. On the market today, apple pears are not widely cultivated, so yields are not very high, and they are relatively rare in the market. So, do you know how to grow apple pears? Today, the editor will share with you the simple cultivation techniques for apple pears. If you are interested, you can read the content below carefully.
1. Orchard Site Selection and Preparation
After improvement, the apple pear has stronger resistance than ordinary pear trees and apple trees, so its requirements for the growing environment are not very strict. Generally, environments suitable for growing pear trees can basically be used to grow apple pears. However, it is best to choose areas with rich organic matter, good drainage, strong water and fertilizer retention, and close proximity to water sources for planting. Of course, another important condition is convenient transportation, otherwise this will also become a difficult problem to solve in cultivation. After selecting the orchard site, we need to carry out improvements. Generally, pit reclamation is used, which can reduce labor intensity.
2. Seedling Cultivation
For apple pear cultivation, we first need to select good rootstock, and then carry out grafting. We usually use mountain pear wood as the rootstock. When the rootstock grows to about 35 cm, we can carry out grafting. Apple pear grafting generally uses the bud grafting method. During grafting, the grafting tools must be disinfected, otherwise it will affect the survival rate of the graft.
3. Transplanting and Planting
After grafting, we still need to observe the survival situation after grafting. Generally, by the end of April, transplanting and planting can basically be carried out. But if we want to wait until its growth habits are a bit more stable, we can wait until autumn to transplant, except that the survival rate is relatively lower than spring planting. When planting, we dig planting holes according to a density of 3 m between rows and 2.5 m between plants, pour sufficient base fertilizer into the planting holes, and then plant the seedlings. When planting, lift the seedlings upward, straighten the seedlings, and finally compact the ground and water once. Also, when planting, we need to rationally arrange pollinator trees, generally planting at a ratio of 1 to 8.
4. Field Management
After the apple pears are planted, we need to scientifically carry out topdressing and watering. Generally, watering and topdressing are needed four times a year on average, according to the different growth stages of the apple pear trees. In the early stage of apple pear tree growth, we mainly use nitrogen fertilizer, while in the later stage we mainly use phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer. Next, we need to scientifically carry out shaping and pruning, generally using a tiered shape or umbrella shape to maintain the permeability of the fruit trees. When the apple pear trees bloom, it is best to use artificial pollination, because their natural pollination success rate is not high. In addition, we should reasonably carry out flower and fruit thinning. Finally, bagging techniques can be used to prevent pests and diseases.
The above is the planting technique the editor wants to share with you today. I hope it can help everyone. Although apple pears are not yet widespread, I believe they will gradually be recognized by everyone later, and the future market prospects are believed to be very good as well.