Generally speaking, May and June are not the best time to transplant fruit trees. During this period, the weather is hot and the soil is dry, which is not conducive to the recovery and growth of the root system of fruit trees. When transplanting fruit trees during this season, the root system of the seedlings tends to become weak due to high temperature and dryness, and the water is evaporated quickly after watering, and the root system cannot effectively absorb water, resulting in a low survival rate.
In northern China, fruit trees are traditionally planted after the Spring Festival. However, experienced growers have concluded that transplanting trees in autumn is actually more ideal. Autumn, especially late autumn and early winter, is the second peak period for root growth. Transplanting during this time period gives the tree a longer time to heal root wounds and lay a good foundation for growth and development the following year. The advantages of autumn transplanting include a longer suitable transplanting cycle, a higher survival rate, and reduced watering due to high soil moisture and low temperatures, resulting in labor and time savings.
The optimal time for transplanting also varies for different types of fruit trees. Evergreen fruit trees such as citrus, grapefruit, loquat, etc., are suitable for transplanting from late September to the end of October. Deciduous fruit trees such as plums, plums, apricots, pears, dates, etc., can be transplanted a little later, from mid-October to early November. It is best to choose a cloudy day for transplanting to reduce water evaporation and seedling pressure.
Planting quality: Before transplanting, rooting agents can be used to promote root healing. When digging a tree pit, it is necessary to ensure that the bottom of the pit is flat, and the depth and diameter are greater than the root system to prevent the root system from nesting roots. When transplanting, the root system should be stretched out in all directions, covered with finely crushed topsoil, and spread out in layers. Immediately after planting, it should be watered with sufficient rooting water and covered with a layer of loose soil.
Proper shaping and drying: According to different fruit tree varieties to choose the appropriate height for drying, the general height of the dry is 70 80 cm. Apply lead oil to the cut to prevent water from evaporating. In the spring of the following year, the mound of soil or the mulch film was uncovered, the germination water was poured, and the soil was loosened and mulched in time to help preserve moisture and improve the ground temperature, and promote the germination and survival of seedlings.
Cold-proof work: Cover the fruit tree tray with straw, leaves, weeds, etc., which can not only retain moisture, but also protect against cold. It is best to cover the mulch film if there are conditions, which can protect moisture and cold, increase the ground temperature, speed up the root healing speed, and prolong the root growth time. Applying whitening agent to the trunk of a fruit tree can have a good thermal insulation effect.
Avoid heavy stubble and mixed plantingFruit tree planting should not be repeated in the same plot of the same fruit tree, nor should different kinds of fruit trees be mixed, so as not to affect the normal growth of fruit trees and breed diseases and pests.
To sum up, May and June are not the best time to transplant fruit trees. Fruit farmers should choose a suitable time for transplanting according to the local climatic conditions and the characteristics of fruit trees, and pay attention to various technologies and maintenance measures in the transplanting process to ensure the healthy growth of fruit trees.
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