Jujube tree seedling raising usually includes the following steps:
Seed collection: When the jujube is mature in autumn, the jujube tree with strong growth and no pests and diseases is selected as the mother tree. Collect fully ripe jujube fruits, remove the seeds, wash them, and dry them.
Site selection: Choose a leeward and sunny plot with fertile soil and good drainage as the nursery.
Sowing: Sowing is carried out after the soil thaws in the spring. Before sowing, apply foot fertilizer, turn the ground deeply, and make a seedbed with a width of 1 meter and unlimited length. Spread the seeds evenly on the seedbed, covering with a layer of fine soil with a thickness of about 1 cm. Then gently compact, keeping the soil moist.
Management: During the germination of seeds, keep the soil moist. When the seedlings have grown 2 4 true leaves, perform seedling thinning so that the seedling spacing is kept at 10 15 cm. During the seedling growth period, it is necessary to water and top dressing in a timely manner to maintain soil fertility. Timely tillage and weeding to prevent weeds from competing with seedlings for nutrients. In summer, pay attention to shade and avoid scorching sun exposure.
Transplanting: Transplanting is carried out after the fall of leaves in the fall and before bud break in the spring. Seedlings with well-developed root systems and robust growth were selected for transplanting. When transplanting, bring soil balls and pay attention to protecting the root system. The planting depth should be at the level of the root neck and the ground. Water in time after planting to ensure survival.
Plastic pruning: In the process of seedling growth, it is necessary to prune in time to cultivate a good tree shape. After the leaves fall in winter, the seedlings can be shaped and pruned, and the diseased and insect branches, overly dense branches, and long branches can be pruned.
Through the above steps, a robust jujube sapling can be cultivated. In the process of raising seedlings, we should pay attention to the prevention and control of pests and diseases to ensure the healthy growth of seedlings.