How to Plant Fraxinus Seedlings
This article introduces how to plant Fraxinus seeds and the planting techniques for potting Fraxinus trees, including knowledge about flowers and plants. Let's take a look!
Fraxinus is a plant with lush foliage that helps purify the air, absorbing dust from the air to keep it fresh. It has certain ornamental value and can provide shade in the courtyard. Here are the cultivation and maintenance methods for Fraxinus trees.
I. Planting Methods
1. Soil Selection
Fraxinus trees should be planted in loose, fertile, well-drained sandy soil. Before sowing, the land needs to be prepared by improving uneven, irregular, and compact soil. Organic fertilizers can be added, and the soil mixed with sand to improve its condition.
2. Seed Sowing
The sowing time for Fraxinus seeds is in spring, specifically February to March. Choose plump seeds, clean them with clean water, then take them out and place them in a ventilated area to dry. Sow the seeds evenly in the soil, maintaining a uniform distance, covering them with soil, and pressing down to make the seed and soil contact more tightly.
3. Cutting Propagation
After sowing, Fraxinus trees begin to take root and sprout. Select fast-growing, disease-free shoots, cut them to a length of 15-20 centimeters and a thickness of 1 centimeter, and then plant them in the soil, covering and pressing them down.
II. Maintenance Methods
1. Watering
When Fraxinus seedlings enter the vigorous growth stage, the watering amount should be increased, watering every 2-3 days, making sure to water thoroughly each time. In autumn, when there is more rainfall, drainage should be monitored. In summer, with high temperatures, daily watering is necessary. In winter, with low temperatures, reduce the watering amount.
2. Weeding
During the growth period, it is easy for weeds to grow around Fraxinus seedlings. Weeds can absorb a lot of nutrients and hinder seedling growth. Therefore, they need to be cleared to protect the healthy growth of the seedlings.
3. Temperature
Fraxinus trees have a strong adaptability, able to endure temperatures as low as -20 degrees and as high as 40 degrees. Normally, there is no need to pay attention to temperature changes, but to make the Fraxinus trees grow better, they can be moved to a warm room in winter.
4. Light
Fraxinus trees need plenty of sunlight when growing. In summer, when the light is strong, they should be moved to a place with diffused light inside. During the other three seasons, they can be fully exposed to sunlight.
5. Fertilizing
In addition to the base fertilizer applied at planting, fertilize once a week during the growing period. Use a nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium compound fertilizer, diluted with water and slowly poured into the pot. Avoid splashing fertilizer on the leaves, and if it does, rinse with water. Once the Fraxinus tree is fully grown, fertilizing can be stopped.
6. Pruning
Prune away any long, dry branches to control the shape of the plant and lay the foundation for future shaping. During the growth season, new lateral branches should be cut off in time to prevent excessive leaf growth, which could lead to reduced light penetration and ventilation.
The above information is a detailed introduction to how to plant Fraxinus seeds and the techniques for potting Fraxinus trees. I hope you will like it!