Can You Water Cherry Trees When They Are Blooming?
Today's introduction covers whether you can water cherry trees when they are blooming and teaches you the related knowledge of proper cherry tree care, including the following details:
Cherry trees are delicious but difficult to cultivate. Let's discuss cherry tree watering timing, methods, water volume, and frequency.
1. Watering Timing
Cherry trees need to be watered before blooming, around mid-to-late March, when the temperature is low and it's not suitable to water excessively. Keeping the ground slightly moist is sufficient. The usual method is flood irrigation, allowing water to penetrate thoroughly between rows, enabling the roots to absorb water. Watering from early May to early June is considered fruit-promoting, with two waterings. After harvesting, watering promotes nutrient absorption by the roots. Thoroughly water again in autumn, and no watering is needed in winter. Wait until spring warms up to water again.
2. Watering Methods
Cherry trees are usually watered using flood irrigation, with well-organized water channels and ditches built between rows to ensure soil aeration without waterlogging. Micro-sprinkling is also a watering method, with spray heads placed about 30 centimeters below the tree canopy to evenly distribute water. Before late frost, use the intermittent sprinkling method, sprinkling for two minutes and then pausing for two minutes to avoid frostbite. Using a water belt with different heights of spray holes, place the water belt between cherry trees and connect the water flow to spray through these holes, then retrieve the water belt after use.
3. Water Volume
Using flood irrigation, water should penetrate the soil by 40 to 50 centimeters. Insufficient water can cause fruit drop, affecting yield. While ensuring adequate water, avoid waterlogging, and remove accumulated water in the orchard during the rainy season.
4. Watering Frequency
Large amounts of water are needed before fruit maturity, usually with 2 to 3 irrigations. After autumn, as temperatures gradually drop, water thoroughly before the soil freezes.
The above is a detailed introduction about whether you can water cherry trees when they are blooming and how to properly care for cherry trees. Did you get it?