Cherries get their name from their English pronunciation, cherry, which is very similar to cherry. Over time, we have become accustomed to calling it cherries. Although cherries have been cultivated in our country for many years, cherries** are still very expensive in the market at the moment. Even though cherries are a common fruit, they sell for a premium fruit.
Such a ** is quite painful for people who like to eat cherries, because every time you buy it, you can't help but feel sorry for your wallet.
But you know what?In fact, we can grow some cherries ourselves at home. Its cultivation is relatively simple, just follow these five points and we can taste the abundance of cherries every year.
1.Region selection.
Cherries have certain requirements for the growing environment, and not all regions are suitable for planting. Places where the temperature is too high are not suitable for growing cherries, and generally cherries planted in Shandong, Henan, Anhui, Shaanxi and other places can grow better.
2.The choice of pots and potting soil.
When planting potted plants, you need to pay attention to the selection of pots, which are generally determined according to the size of the seedlings. If it is a one- or two-year-old seedling, choose a round pot with a diameter of about 25 cm and good air permeability. Prune damaged roots, shoots, and pest-infested branches before potting.
Such pots do not restrict the growth of roots. In addition, prepare some fertile, acidic soil with good drainage. Using this soil to grow cherries can help it grow better. Also, before planting, add some bone meal to the pot as a base fertilizer.
3.Management of temperature and light.
Cherry trees are not suitable for growing in places with high temperatures, and the optimum temperature should be between 15 and 18. Usually, we can keep the potted cherry trees in a warm environment for maintenance. When the outdoor air temperature is low, it should be moved indoors in time to continue maintenance.
Usually after about 3 to 7 years of planting, the cherry fruit tree will enter the fruiting stage. In the process of maintaining and nurturing cherry fruit trees, it is also necessary to change the pots and soil in a timely manner. In addition, it is important to give plenty of light to help the cherry tree produce large, sweet fruits.
4.Fertilization and watering.
Post-harvest fertilization: mainly to restore tree vigor, promote flower bud differentiation, and increase the yield of the next year. Immediately after picking, apply manure, livestock manure and urine, and add an appropriate amount of chemical fertilizer.
Fertilization before flowering: Fertilizers based on fast-acting nitrogen fertilizers, such as urea 0., should be applied top-dressing5 kg.
Fertilization during the rapid growth phase of the fruit: after flowering, the fruit begins to develop. For trees with large fruits, fast-acting fertilizers should be applied with an appropriate amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.
Apply basal fertilizer: Apply basal fertilizer before defoliation in autumn from September to October (October to November in warm areas in the south) to restore tree vigor and increase the content of nutrients stored in the plant. Because cherries only take more than 40 days from flowering to ripening, the amount of nutrients stored has a significant impact on the size and quality of the fruit. Therefore, the application of basal fertilizer is very important, which should account for 50-70% of the annual fertilizer application. Mainly organic fertilizer, such as compost, circle fertilizer, chicken manure and decomposed soybean cake, etc., with an appropriate amount of calcium phosphate or calcium and phosphorus fertilizer.
In addition, cherries are less hardy and need to be watered frequently to keep the soil moist.
5.Trim.
Pay attention to pruning when planting cherries so that the trees do not grow too tall and difficult to maintain. The pruning process can also control the growth of vegetative branches and promote flower bud differentiation. Remove old leaves and treetops twice a year. If you also like to eat cherries, try planting a fruit tree or two.
When buying seedlings, choose seedlings with strong growth, full branches, developed root system, and no pests and diseases, which have a high survival rate, few pests and diseases, and are easy to plant.
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