When is the right time to plant winter jujube seedlings?

Winter jujube is grown in many places in China. Generally, grafted jujube trees bear fruit in 2-3 years, jujube seedlings sprouted from the roots bear fruit in 3-4 years, and sown jujube seedlings take about 7 years to start bearing fruit. So when is the right time to plant winter jujube seedlings ? Let’s take a look with the editor below.

1. When is the appropriate time to plant winter jujube seedlings?

1. Planting in autumn

It is carried out in autumn from October to November in the Gregorian calendar, especially after the leaves fall and before the end of winter. At this time, the soil temperature is still high, which is conducive to root recovery and growth. At the same time, the root system is relatively fully developed before winter, laying a good foundation for germination and growth in the spring of the following year. Autumn planting allows roots to grow first, which is beneficial for the root system to accumulate and store nutrients in winter and improve the survival rate.

2. Planting in spring

It is carried out after the soil thaws in spring and before germination, usually between March and May, depending on the local climate and soil thawing conditions. The temperature gradually rises in spring, which is conducive to the growth of jujube seedlings and the development of transplanted roots, and the survival rate is relatively high. At the same time, the jujube seedlings transplanted in spring can form a certain amount of growth within the year, laying the foundation for the results of the next year.

2. Planting method of winter jujube seedlings

1. Selection of seedlings

Choose high-quality seedlings that are 1-2 years old after grafting, free of pests and diseases, with a well-developed root system, seedling height of more than 120 cm, ground diameter of more than 1 cm, and good healing of the grafted site.

2. Planting density

Dwarfed and densely planted date gardens can produce early fruit and high yields, mainly because there are many plants planted per unit area, the group structure is large, and the land's light energy is fully utilized. The specific density needs to be considered comprehensively based on factors such as soil, climate and variety.

3. Fertilization management

When planting, you can apply an appropriate amount of base fertilizer, such as superphosphate, organic fertilizer , etc. During the growing period, timely topdressing should be carried out according to the growth of the date trees and the soil fertility.

4. Moisture management

After planting, water it in time to keep the soil moist. Especially in drought-stricken areas in spring, water management needs to be strengthened to ensure the normal growth of jujube seedlings.

5. Management points

The winter jujube tree is a light-loving tree species. The shaping and pruning of young trees should adopt different tree shapes according to different densities. Winter jujube seedlings are susceptible to diseases and pests. We must strengthen disease and pest prevention and control work, regularly check the growth of jujube trees, and promptly detect and deal with disease and pest problems.

The above is an introduction to the appropriate time to plant winter jujube seedlings. Winter jujube seedlings are usually planted in spring after the soil thaws and before germination, which is approximately from March to April, while autumn planting is after the leaves fall and before the soil freezes, which is approximately from late September to November.