Planting method and later maintenance of Viburnum

Viburnum harvest

The fruits of Viburnum are easy to fall off after they are ripe, resulting in the inability to collect seeds, so you need to pay attention to observation in early August and pick the fruits in time after they are ripe. After harvesting the fruits, dig out the seeds, soak them for about 3 days, rinse off the pulp and impurities, take out the seeds and put them in a cool and ventilated place to dry, then use a sieve to remove impurities such as the peel, put the clean seeds in bags and store them in a cool, ventilated and dry place until the sowing season arrives.

Viburnum soil preparation

Before sowing, the land needs to be prepared, the weeds need to be pulled out, stones and other debris need to be checked out, the soil needs to be loosened, and base fertilizer can be applied in strips. The base fertilizer can be manure, compost, livestock manure, etc., and then the soil needs to be covered and the land needs to be leveled. Apply appropriate amounts of ferrous sulfate powder, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, and organophosphorus insecticides.

Viburnum cultivation

Viburnum is suitable for autumn sowing because it saves time and labor. It can be sown in late October and watered thoroughly once after sowing. Before sowing, soak the seeds in copper sulfate solution for 6 to 8 hours, then wash with clean water, and sow after drying slightly. The following spring, the viburnum seedlings will emerge neatly and be strong.

Late maintenance of Viburnum

In order to ensure the growth needs of Viburnum, top dressing should be applied in time. The first top dressing is generally when the growth begins in spring, the second top dressing should be before flowering, and the third top dressing should be after flowering. Top dressing can be done with farmyard manure such as dry manure, manure water and cake fertilizer. Of course, chemical fertilizers can also be used, but pay attention to the concentration when applying to prevent burning the seedlings. During the growth period, pay attention to pests and diseases. The most common ones are underground pests such as cutworms and beetles. Use a certain concentration of insecticides such as dimethoate, dilute them with water, and water the roots of seedlings to prevent and control pests.

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