When to transplant pepper trees

The Chinese prickly ash tree is a tree with very high economic value. The whole tree is a treasure. The economic benefits will be considerable after transplanting, mainly because it can bear fruit faster. The tender leaves of the Chinese prickly ash tree can be dipped in egg batter and fried into charred leaves. They taste rich and have great economic value.

Transplanting time of pepper tree

Sichuan pepper trees can be planted all year round, but best are in autumn and spring. The soil is better before the leaves fall in autumn, and the survival rate of transplanting is very high. The survival rate of transplanting is also good before and after budding in spring. In summer and winter, they can also be transplanted with the right method, and they will survive.

How to transplant pepper trees

When transplanting a pepper tree, you should first dig out the soil around the tree's roots, but don't damage its roots. After digging it out, wrap it with moist soil, dig a hole of similar size, plant it and cover it with soil and press it down. The survival rate will be highest if the soil is moist during transplanting. If it is too dry, you need to water it before transplanting to increase the survival rate. If the seedlings cannot be planted in time after being dug, the roots must be kept moist.

Management of Sichuan pepper trees after transplanting

After the pepper tree is transplanted, it is generally between June and September. Most of the time the temperature is above 28 degrees and the humidity is low. Improper management will cause the roots to lack water and the bark to crack, leading to the death of the tree. At this time, it is most important to keep the trunk and leaves moist. There is a lot of rain in the spring and the air temperature is high, so do not water it. Strengthen warming measures in winter. Large trees will suffer greater damage after transplanting. It is best not to apply fertilizer in the first year. Fertilizer can be applied two to three times depending on the growth of the tree. There are many wounds after transplanting, and the tree's resistance is weak, making it easy to suffer from diseases and pests, so protection must be strengthened.