When is the best time to plant apricot trees in the north?

Planting time of apricot trees in the north

Apricot trees can take root in the soil only when the temperature reaches about 5℃, the temperature for germination and growth is 11℃, and the average temperature during the flowering period is 7.5~13℃. Apricot trees are divided into spring planting and autumn sowing. The best time to sow apricot trees in northern regions is around Qingming Festival in spring. At this time, the temperature is relatively stable and the temperature rises slowly, which is suitable for the germination, germination, flowering and development of apricot trees.

How to plant apricot trees in the north

1. Seed soaking and ridge making

The seed shell of apricot seeds is thick and hard, so they need to be soaked in advance to germinate. Soak them in warm water for a period of time and wait for the seed shell to open. When buds emerge, they can be sown. Before sowing, large ridges need to be built, one row at a time, to facilitate the later growth management of the apricot trees.

2. Sowing seeds

The processed apricot seeds are planted on the large ridges by spot sowing, with one seed sown about every 10 cm to ensure space and nutrients for the later growth of the seedlings. After planting, cover with about 5 cm of soil, compact it and then water it thoroughly.

3. Planting method

The seeds can be transplanted when they grow to about 50 cm. After planting, the space for the plants to grow should be considered. The spacing between plants is about 4 meters and the spacing between rows is about 4 to 5 meters. After planting, water should be poured thoroughly at one time to facilitate the rooting of the apricot trees.

Key points for planting apricot trees in the north

1. When the apricot tree is about two months old, you need to cut off the overly long side branches, dead branches and old branches of the apricot tree so that it can better carry out photosynthesis under the sun, absorb more nutrients in the soil, and grow more luxuriantly.

2. Apricot trees are easily harmed by pests and diseases such as almond bees during the fruiting period, which not only affects the yield but can also cause the trees to wither and die in severe cases. Once pests and diseases are found, the diseased fruits should be picked off and the diseased branches should be cut off, and then sprayed with pyrethroids, cypermethrin and other pesticides for prevention and control.