How to Improve the Survival Rate of Mulberry Planting? Practical Methods Shared

Mulberry is the ripe fruit of the mulberry tree, and we often eat it as a fruit, but because mulberry has a short shelf life, people later dried it into dried fruit for preservation. Mulberry's nutritional value and medicinal value are both extremely high, with effects such as tonifying the liver and kidney, improving eyesight and promoting urination. Today, the editor brings you methods to improve the survival rate of mulberry planting, so friends who are interested should remember to read carefully below.

1. Variety selection

There are many varieties of mulberry, and different varieties adapt to different environments. Although the mulberry tree has strong adaptability to the environment, to ensure the survival rate of mulberry planting, we need to choose varieties suitable for local cultivation. Among them, the relatively better-quality ones include Guangdong's seedling mulberry and Sichuan's willow mulberry; their growth and propagation ability, as well as quality and yield, are all very good.

2. Planting time

The choice of planting time for mulberry is also a way to improve the survival rate. When propagating by seed, it can generally be planted in all three seasons of spring, summer and autumn, but spring is the best planting time. If planting by grafting, it is best to do it in spring and summer. For cuttings, the best planting time is preferably during the transition period between spring and summer. If propagating by layering, layering is generally done in winter, and by spring new roots will grow to form new plants, which can then be planted in early spring.

3. Planting conditions

Whether the planting conditions meet the needs of mulberry planting is a basic requirement for successful mulberry planting. We need to consider various issues such as planting temperature, humidity, light and soil. If any one condition is not satisfied, the impact on mulberry planting is very great. When planting, the soil of the planting site is best sandy loam; the soil should be fertile, with good permeability, good drainage and strong water retention. Next, the temperature is best between 20 and 28 degrees, which is beneficial to plant growth. Also, the humidity in the soil is best between 70 percent and 80 percent; the humidity should be suitable for a high survival rate. Finally, the light should not be too strong, as this easily damages the saplings, affects their normal growth, speeds up water loss and increases the mortality rate.

4. Planting methods

There are many methods for propagating and raising mulberry seedlings, but they generally require later transplanting. When transplanting, we should pay attention to the planting density; the spacing between plants is best 2 m, and between rows about 3 m. Next, when planting, we should lift the sapling upward and straighten it, then backfill with soil. After filling the soil, compact the ground and water it once; it is best to provide shade treatment, but also ensure a certain amount of light, otherwise it will cause the mulberry roots to rot.

5. Later management

Management work after planting is the key to improving the survival rate of mulberry, so we should strengthen later management. After the mulberry is established, we should observe its growth, water it reasonably, and keep the soil moist without drought, as this would affect the growth and development of the mulberry's new root system. Next is scientific land management, carrying out earthing up and weeding to reduce nutrient loss, improve nutrient use efficiency and promote the survival of the saplings. Finally, pay attention to pruning branches and leaves, cutting away excess branches and leaves, which can also play a role in improving the survival rate of the plants.

That is all the content the editor wants to share with you today, and I hope it can help everyone. If you encounter other questions during the planting process, you can also leave us a message.