August is a critical time for walnut trees to grow, when walnut fruits are ripe and picked. Therefore, reasonable management of walnut trees is of great significance to improve the yield and quality of walnut. Here's how to manage your walnut trees in August:
1.Fruit thinning: Before the walnut fruit is ripe, it is necessary to carry out fruit thinning in time to cut off the fruits that are pests and diseases, deformed, and too dense to ensure the quality and yield of the fruit. When thinning fruits, pay attention to keeping the appropriate spacing between fruits, so as not to affect the growth of plants.
2.Pruning: Pruning walnut trees can promote plant growth and fruiting. In general, pruning can be done when walnut seedlings grow to about 30 cm. Keep 3-4 side branches on the main vine, and prune the rest in time. When pruning, care should be taken to maintain proper spacing so as not to affect the growth of the plants.
1.Basal fertilizer: Before the walnut fruit is ripe, a basal fertilizer should be applied to supplement the nutrients consumed by the plant during the growth process. The base fertilizer can choose well-rotted farmhouse fertilizer, organic fertilizer, compound fertilizer, etc., and apply it according to the standard of 5-10 kg per plant.
2.Top dressing: After the walnut fruit is ripe, some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied appropriately to promote the recovery of the plant and the growth of the next year. Top dressing can choose water-soluble fertilizer, which is applied according to the standard of 1-2 kg per plant.
1.Keep the soil moist: Walnut trees prefer a moist environment and should keep the soil moist. In August, water should be done at the right time according to the moisture level of the soil. In general, watering 1-2 times a week is sufficient.
2.Avoid standing water: While walnut trees prefer a moist environment, too much water can cause root rot. Therefore, care should be taken to avoid stagnant water when watering, so as not to affect the growth of the plant.
1.Prevention and control of pests and diseases: August is the high incidence period of walnut tree pests and diseases, and the prevention and control of pests and diseases should be strengthened. Biological control, chemical control and other methods can be used to regularly check the growth status of plants, and find and solve problems in time.
2.Prevention of sunburn: The high temperature in August can easily lead to sunburn in walnut fruits. The temperature of the fruit can be lowered by shading, spraying water, etc., and the occurrence of sunburn can be reduced.
1.Picking: August is the time when walnut fruits are ripe and picked. The ripe walnut fruit is full, emerald green in color, and has a certain elasticity in the hand. When harvesting, it is necessary to handle it with care so as not to damage the fruit.
2.Storage: Harvested walnuts can be wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator. If you want to store them for a long time, you can slice walnuts and dry them or pickle them to make foods like kimchi.
1.Loosening the soil: In August, the soil can be loosened appropriately to improve the aeration and drainage of the soil. When loosening the soil, pay attention to protecting the root system to avoid damaging the plant.
2.Weed removal: Remove weeds under walnut trees in time to reduce the occurrence and spread of pests and diseases. At the same time, it can also keep the park clean and beautiful.
In short, August is a critical period for the growth of walnut trees, and it is necessary to reasonably arrange pruning, fertilization, watering, pest control and other management work to ensure the healthy growth and high yield and quality of walnut trees. Through the above methods, the walnut trees at home can grow vigorously and bring the joy of harvest to the family.
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