When is the best season to plant cherries?

Cherry planting season and time

The planting time of cherries is generally divided by season. Most areas plant them in spring or autumn, specifically from February to March or around November. The maturity time of cherries planted at different times is also different.

There are many varieties of cherries, the more common ones are Mei Zao, Black Pearl, Santina, Big Red Lantern, Sweetheart, Binku, Labins, etc. However, there is no difference in the planting time of different varieties of cherries.

Cherry harvest season

The cherry harvest season is around June, but there are slight differences in different regions. Generally, Shandong area picks cherries in May, Sichuan area picks them in June, and the harvest time in foreign regions is even later. The general yield per mu is about 4,000 kilograms, and the profit per mu is 140,000 yuan.

Cherry planting steps and methods

1. Digging a hole

When planting cherries, you need to dig holes according to the growth year of the seedlings. Generally, you need to dig larger holes to ensure that the root system can extend.

2. Planting

Place the seedlings in the dug holes, then fill and compact the surrounding soil. Water them in time, but do not allow water to accumulate in the soil.

3. Post-maintenance

Cherry seedlings cannot lack water. They must be watered in time to keep them moist, and the ventilation of the maintenance environment must be strengthened.