How to Propagate and Seedling枣 Trees
You may not be familiar with how to propagate and nurture seedlings of枣 trees, as well as the planting methods and techniques involved in green plant maintenance. Let's delve into the topic.
枣 trees are relatively drought-resistant and flood-tolerant. Watering should be appropriate, but during the flowering period, they require a higher level of humidity in the air.枣 trees also enjoy sunlight. They have a strong adaptability to soil and can tolerate poor conditions. Let's explore the propagation methods of枣 trees.
Propagation of枣 trees generally involves root suckering, with three specific methods:
Firstly, in the spring, select good-quality枣 trees that are 20 to 30 years old. Dig a circular or strip-shaped trench one chi deep and two chi wide, three chi away from the main trunk of the枣 tree. Cut off the exposed roots in the trench, then apply soil mixed fertilizer and cover the trench with soil. By May, many seedlings will grow from the cut roots. In June, when the seedlings are about one chi tall, they can be thinned at intervals of 1 to 2 chi. The young trees thinned that year can grow to about three chi in height, and can be transplanted the following year.
Secondly, during the spring land preparation in the枣 orchard, some roots are cut. In the same year, many new seedlings will grow from the cut roots. The following year, these new seedlings, with strong roots and at least five fibrous roots, are dug up and planted.
Thirdly, root cutting propagation involves digging up枣 roots in the spring, selecting roots about half an inch thick with fibrous roots, cutting them into root segments 0.7 to 1 chi long, and then inserting them into the nursery. When inserting the roots, ensure they are not damaged, bent, or exposed, with a soil cover of about two inches. After planting, water thoroughly. This way, the枣 roots will quickly sprout. Additionally,枣 trees can also be grafted, with wild sour枣 trees often used as the rootstock. Bud grafting, cut grafting, and split grafting are all possible.
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