When is the best time to plant honeysuckle?

Nowadays, many friends like to drink honeysuckle tea. Honeysuckle has many functions, and it is indeed a good choice to drink it in water on a daily basis, but it also depends on the constitution and physical condition. The market demand for honeysuckle is still good, so when is the suitable time to plant honeysuckle?

When is the best time to plant honeysuckle?

Honeysuckle is suitable for planting in spring or autumn. The climatic conditions in these two seasons are suitable for the germination and growth of honeysuckle seeds . Specifically, the recommended time for spring planting is between March and May, while the recommended time for autumn planting is between September and October.

Honeysuckle water and fertilizer management

1. Fertilization

Fertilization time: Spring is the peak season for honeysuckle growth, and more nitrogen fertilizer is needed to enhance the growth of leaves and stems. Apply potassium-containing fertilizers in moderation in summer to improve the drought resistance and stress resistance of plants. Use phosphorus and potassium fertilizers in autumn to strengthen the root system and improve the immunity of plants. Try to minimize the use of chemical fertilizers in winter, and choose organic fertilizers to assist in root regulation.

Fertilization method: Topdress after each batch of flower buds are harvested. Use 0.3-0.4 kg of N, P, K compound fertilizer or 0.3 kg of diammonia plus 0.1-0.2 kg of potassium sulfate. Reduce the amount for small trees as appropriate. Fertilization should be done in multiple spots around the crown of the tree, at a depth of 15-20 cm.

Foliar spraying: Choose fertilizers such as urea, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, borax, etc., avoid using hormone fertilizers, and the spraying time should be advanced to before the young bud stage.

2. Watering

Watering time: once in the morning and evening in spring, once a day in summer, reduce appropriately in autumn, and avoid watering at night in winter and reduce the frequency.

Watering frequency: Adjust according to climate and season, once a day in summer, once every 2-3 days in spring and autumn.

Watering method: You can use spraying and sprinkling to avoid water falling directly on the flowers.

Water temperature: Use room temperature or slightly warm water in the summer, and avoid using too cold water.

Amount of watering: Water in moderation to keep the soil moist and avoid excessive watering which may cause root rot.

The above is an introduction to the planting time of honeysuckle. Only the right planting time can improve the quality of honeysuckle. At present, honeysuckle is planted in many places in China. If you want to plant it, you also have to see whether the environment is suitable.