Soft-seed pomegranate saplings: 2020 to 2021 prices and cultivation techniques
After more than 10 years of cultivation trials and observation in China, the soft-seed pomegranate has shown excellent performance in all aspects, especially its outstanding characteristics of early ripening (seeds begin to color and turn red in mid-August, in the early seventh month of the lunar calendar), large seeds (100-seed weight 56.2 grams), bright color (red seeds), large fruit, attractive red fruit, and especially soft kernels, with very significant economic benefits. So, what is the price of a soft-seed pomegranate sapling in 2020-2021? Includes an introduction to cultivation techniques!
1. What is the price of a soft-seed pomegranate sapling in 2020-2021?
The price of soft-seed pomegranate saplings is generally 3-5 yuan per tree. The price of soft-seed pomegranate saplings is affected by many factors, such as ground diameter, height, meter diameter, crown width, market conditions, place of origin, purchase quantity, purchase channel, and so on.
2. Introduction to soft-seed pomegranate sapling cultivation techniques
1. Transplanting time
(1) Spring transplanting
Generally, transplanting is done in spring when the soil thaws and before the seedlings sprout. The roots of sprouting seedlings require a lower temperature for growth than the aboveground part, and the rooting part is earlier than sprouting. When the water content is relatively high and the soil thaws in early spring, when the wounded seedling roots are transplanted into the soil, new roots heal quickly. When the weather warms and the aboveground part begins to sprout, water the roots in time to ensure the seedling survival rate. Water promptly after transplanting so the seedlings absorb enough water, ensuring a relatively high seedling survival rate.
(2) Autumn transplanting
In autumn, transplanting is carried out when the aboveground part of the seedling has not stopped growing and the root system is still growing. At this time, the aboveground part stops growing and consumes relatively few nutrients. After transplanting, the injured part of the root system can still heal and grow new roots before the soil freezes in different areas, allowing the seedling to survive. Autumn transplanting must not be too late, otherwise the root system stops growing, which is unfavorable for seedling survival. After transplanting, water promptly, and before overwintering take protective measures such as covering with soil to prevent the seedlings from freezing damage.
(3) Summer transplanting
Generally, evergreen trees are better transplanted in summer when there is more rain. When soil moisture is sufficient and air humidity is relatively high, it is easy to maintain the water balance of the seedlings, resulting in a high survival rate. In summer, broadleaf trees should be pruned to prevent water evaporation and avoid affecting seedling growth and survival. Some seedlings also need shading to prevent water loss from exposure and avoid affecting the survival rate.
2. Transplanting techniques
(1) Grading of seedlings
After planting, the seedlings are lifted and graded. Seedlings of different specifications are raised and transplanted separately, making the work area neat and growth uniform, and seedlings of the same size are easy to manage. Usually, according to height, diameter, or reference diameter, they are divided into 2-3 grades for transplanting, and undesired seedlings with severe root damage can be discarded.
(2) Pruning
When transplanting one-year-old seedlings, branches and trunks generally do not need pruning. When transplanting two-year-old and larger seedlings over two years old, proper pruning can be done. For some one-year-old saplings, in order to cultivate a straight trunk, the trunk is cut off from the base and the root is planted during transplanting. Because the root system is large and stores more nutrients, the annual growth demand is large, and a straight main trunk can be formed. For large seedlings, according to the injury condition of the root system when lifted, some side branches can be pruned as appropriate to reduce soil moisture evaporation.
The soft-seed pomegranate tree is drought-resistant and disease-resistant, has a wide range of adaptation, and is not strict about soil. Whether on plains, hills, or shallow mountain slopes, as long as the soil layer is deep, it can grow well, but 1-2 year old young trees need soil mounded around the roots for cold protection.