Fruit tree planting management guide in March

The temperature will gradually warm up in March, but the temperature difference between day and night is large, and late spring cold weather may occur in some areas. Therefore, growers must pay attention to the planting and management of fruit trees to avoid causing casualties of fruit trees. Below, the editor will introduce the fruit tree planting and management guide in March. Let’s take a look.

1. Soil management

In March, the temperature gradually rises and the roots of fruit trees begin to become active. At this time, the soil should be loosened and weeded in time to improve soil ventilation and promote root growth. The depth of loosening the soil should be based on the principle of not damaging the roots, and weeding should be done early, in small amounts, and completely.

2. Pruning and shaping

March is one of the critical periods for fruit tree pruning. Pruning at this time can promote the growth of new shoots of fruit trees, adjust the tree structure, and improve the utilization rate of light energy. Carry out reasonable pruning according to the growth habits and variety characteristics of the fruit trees. It mainly includes thinning out dense branches, crossed branches, overlapping branches, etc., so that the tree can be well ventilated and lighted. At the same time, the fruiting branches should be appropriately pruned to promote the differentiation of flower buds.

3. Water management

There is more rain in spring, so you need to pay attention to drainage in the orchard to avoid waterlogging that can cause root hypoxia. Watering in spring is an important part of spring management, which can promote the rapid greening of fruit trees and increase the ground temperature.

4. Lighting management

The sufficient sunlight in March is beneficial to the photosynthesis and flower bud differentiation of fruit trees. For densely planted orchards, light conditions can be improved by pruning branches.

5. Fertilization management

March is a critical period for fruit trees to sprout, bloom and unfold their leaves, which requires the consumption of a large amount of nutrients. At this time, top dressing should be applied in time to meet the growth needs of fruit trees. Fertilization should be mainly organic fertilizer , supplemented by chemical fertilizer. Organic fertilizer can increase soil fertility and improve soil structure; chemical fertilizer can quickly replenish nutrients. Fertilization methods include ring ditch application, strip ditch application, etc.

6. Pest and disease control

As temperatures rise in spring, pests and diseases begin to become active. In early March, in conjunction with pruning work, dead branches and leaves, diseased and insect-infested fruits in the orchard should be thoroughly removed to reduce the overwintering base of pests and diseases. Spray lime sulfur and other pesticides before germination to prevent diseases and pests.

The above is an introduction to the fruit tree planting management guide in March. In March, extreme weather such as late spring cold may still occur in some areas. Therefore, it is necessary to do a good job in preventing fruit trees from frost damage. Measures such as whitewashing tree trunks, piling up grass for fumigation, and installing frost-proofing machines can be taken to improve the cold resistance of fruit trees.