The jujube tree is a common fruit tree, and its fruit is rich in vitamins and minerals, which are beneficial to human health. Jujube seeds are an important propagation material for jujube trees, and healthy jujube seedlings can be cultivated through reasonable treatment and management. This article introduces the seedling raising methods of jujube seeds, including the steps of seed selection, treatment, sowing, management and transplanting, as well as precautions and answers to frequently asked questions.
The selection of jujube seeds is the first step in seedling raising, and it is also the key factor affecting the seedling effect. When choosing a seed, you should pay attention to the following:
The seeds should come from healthy, ripe, and excellent jujube trees to ensure the vitality and quality of the seeds.
The seeds should be picked in time after the jujube fruit is ripe to avoid overripeness or decay, which will affect the germination rate of the seeds.
Seeds should be disposed of as soon as possible after picking, with the pulp and skin removed, cleaned, dried or tumbled, and stored in a cool, dry and ventilated place to avoid mildew or insect damage.
The treatment of jujube seeds is to improve the germination rate and germination rate of seeds, and promote the germination and growth of seeds. When dealing with seeds, there are several ways to do this:
Soaking method: soak the seeds in clean water for 24 hours, and change the water every 6 hours to remove the inhibitory substances on the surface of the seeds, increase the water absorption of the seeds, soften the seed coat of the seeds, and facilitate germination.
Shell breaking method: gently cut the seed coat with scissors or a file, do not hurt the germ of the seed, so as to facilitate the entry of water and oxygen and promote germination.
Germination method: soak the seeds in warm water for 2 hours, then wrap them in a damp cloth or wet sand, put them in a warm and moist place, check them once a day, take out the seeds that have germinated in time, and continue to germinate the remaining seeds until they all germinate.
The sowing of jujube seeds is an important part of seedling raising, and the following points should be paid attention to when sowing:
Before sowing, you should choose fertile, loose and well-drained soil, turn the loose soil deeply, mix in an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer and lime, level the ground, and make a furrow or hole.
When sowing, the seeds should be evenly sprinkled on the surface of the soil according to the density of 100-150 grains per square meter, and then covered with fine soil for 1-2 cm, gently compacted, keeping the soil moist and avoiding dry cracking or water accumulation.
After sowing, the sowing ground should be covered with a layer of straw or plastic film to maintain the temperature and humidity of the soil, prevent the growth of weeds, and promote the germination of seeds.
The management of jujube seeds is to ensure the normal germination and growth of seeds, and to improve the survival rate and quality of seedlings. When managing seeds, you should pay attention to the following:
Watering: Watering is the basic measure of seedlings, should be based on the change of soil humidity and temperature, timely and appropriate watering, keep the soil moderately moist, not too dry or too wet, to prevent the seeds from rotting or drying out.
Weeding: Weeding is a necessary measure for seedlings, and the weeds on the sowing ground should be removed in time to prevent the competition of weeds and the spread of pests and diseases, and keep the sowing ground clean and hygienic.
Fertilization: fertilization is an important measure for seedlings, should be based on the growth of seeds, timely and appropriate amount of fertilizer, generally about 15 days after seed germination, apply a diluted liquid fertilizer, such as yeast liquid or cod liver oil, etc., to increase the nutrition and disease resistance of seeds.
Prevention of pests and diseases: Prevention of pests and diseases is the key measure of seedlings, the growth of seeds should be checked regularly, signs of pests and diseases should be found, and effective control methods should be taken in a timely manner, such as spraying pesticides or using biological control, etc., to reduce the harm and loss of pests and diseases.
The transplanting of jujube seeds is the last step of seedling raising, and it is also an important factor affecting the seedling effect. When transplanting seeds, the following points should be noted:
Transplanting time: The transplanting time should be about 30-40 days after the seed germination, at this time the seed has grown 3-4 true leaves, has a certain resistance to stress, and is suitable for transplanting.
Transplanting method: There are two transplanting methods, one is direct transplanting, that is, digging out the seeds together with the soil clods, transplanting them to the cultivation ground prepared in advance, paying attention to keeping the soil clods intact, avoiding damage to the root system of the seeds, and then filling with soil, watering thoroughly, and compacting the soil. The other is transplanting in the seedling tray, that is, the seeds are sown in the seedling tray first, and after the seeds grow 3-4 true leaves, the seeds in the seedling tray are taken out together with the soil clods, transplanted to the cultivation site, and the other steps are the same as above.
Post-transplanting management: Post-transplanting management is to ensure the smooth survival and growth of seeds, and the following points should be noted:
Watering: After transplanting, it should be watered in time to keep the soil moist and promote the rooting and recovery of seeds, generally in the first week after transplanting, watering once a day, and then according to the change of soil humidity and temperature, watering in a timely and appropriate amount, not too dry or too wet.
Fertilization: After transplanting, fertilizer should be applied appropriately to supplement the nutrition of seeds and enhance the stress resistance of seeds, generally in the second week after transplanting, apply a diluted liquid fertilizer, such as yeast liquid, etc., later according to the growth of seeds, timely and appropriate amount of fertilizer, not too much or too little, to prevent insufficient or excess nutrition of seeds. - Pruning: After transplanting, it should be pruned appropriately to adjust the growth direction and number of branches of the seeds, promote the formation and development of seeds, generally in the third week after transplanting, cut off the top buds and weak branches of the seeds, retain 3-4 main branches, and prune appropriately in a timely manner according to the growth of seeds in the later stage, not too much or too little, to prevent the growth of seeds from being hindered or out of balance. - Prevention of diseases and insects: after transplanting, the prevention of diseases and insects should be strengthened to protect the health and safety of seeds, generally in the fourth week after transplanting, spray a pesticide or use biological control to prevent and control common pests and diseases, such as jujube aphid, jujube borer, jujube rust, etc., in the later stage according to the growth of seeds, timely and appropriate amount of pests and diseases, not too much or too little, to prevent the decline of seed resistance or pesticide damage.
The seedling raising method of jujube tree seeds is a simple and effective method that allows us to cultivate healthy jujube seedlings by ourselves and add a green and sweet touch to our lives. As long as we follow the above steps and precautions, select the right seeds, handle the seeds well, sow the seeds well, manage the seeds well, and transplant the seeds well, we can reap satisfactory results. I hope this article can be helpful to you, if you have any questions or suggestions, please leave a message below, and we will exchange and learn together. Thank you for reading and I wish you success in raising seedlings!