Detailed Guide to Chinese Dwarf Cherry Cultivation: Master Everything from Planting to Management
The Chinese dwarf cherry is a common fruit, also known as calcium fruit, and has a relatively wide distribution range in China. It is mainly concentrated in provinces such as Jilin and Liaoning. The Chinese dwarf cherry also has certain medicinal effects, and its economic value is relatively high. Now the market demand for Chinese dwarf cherry is increasing, so the requirements for yield are also getting higher and higher. So how should Chinese dwarf cherry be cultivated? Below, the editor brings you the cultivation techniques for Chinese dwarf cherry. Let's take a look!
1. Site Selection and Land Preparation
The Chinese dwarf cherry is suitable for planting in places with sufficient sunlight and also a certain degree of shade. The soil must be guaranteed to have sufficient fertility, be rich in humus, and have a certain degree of permeability. Such soil can effectively ensure the growth of the Chinese dwarf cherry. After selecting the site, attention should be paid to doing the land preparation work well, plowing it deep about 30 cm. Then, during deep plowing, apply sufficient base fertilizer and mix it thoroughly with the soil to improve soil fertility. Then make beds and ridges, and tread the field ridges firmly and compactly to improve the soil's water and fertilizer retention capacity, promote the growth of the Chinese dwarf cherry, and increase yield.
2. Timely Planting
The planting time for Chinese dwarf cherry generally should be after leaf fall, or after the soil temperature rises and thaws in spring. If they are not soil-balled seedlings, then planting can be done in both spring and autumn. When planting in spring, it is best to do so before the buds swell and mature. The planting time has a very large relationship with the subsequent growth capacity of the Chinese dwarf cherry. When planting, we also need to pay attention to controlling the planting density well. The most suitable plant spacing and row spacing is about 50 cm, which can prevent overly dense planting and plants affecting each other's growth, while also improving the utilization rate of land resources and facilitating planting management work.
3. Water and Fertilizer Management
Although the Chinese dwarf cherry has a strong tolerance for poor soil, when planted artificially, the yield is relatively high. Sufficient nutrients and water must be guaranteed to increase the yield of the Chinese dwarf cherry. So when we plant Chinese dwarf cherry, we should apply fertilizer about three times a year, generally after the flowering period, the expansion period, and harvest. Pay attention to the amount and type of fertilizer to prevent improper fertilization from causing fertilizer damage to the Chinese dwarf cherry. Then pay attention to observing the soil moisture condition to prevent insufficient water from affecting the growth of the Chinese dwarf cherry, and water frequently. However, water should not be excessive either. When there is too much water, drain it in time to avoid waterlogging and root rot, which can reduce yield.
4. Pest and Disease Control
Pest and disease control is the most important task when planting Chinese dwarf cherry. Because pests and diseases are fatal to the Chinese dwarf cherry, we must do a good job in pest and disease control when planting. Common pests and diseases of the Chinese dwarf cherry include powdery mildew, flower chafers, aphids, and so on. However, the main issue is that pest damage is relatively serious, so prevention should be the priority. Do a good job of clearing the orchard in winter to destroy the overwintering sites of pest eggs. Then spray insecticides regularly, observe growth conditions frequently, and after abnormal conditions occur, carry out targeted treatment according to the specific cause.
The above is a brief introduction to the cultivation techniques for Chinese dwarf cherry. Cultivating Chinese dwarf cherry is actually relatively simple, but we still need to do a good job in management to ensure yield and improve planting benefits. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and supporting.