What is the suitable season for growing cherries?

Cherries have bright colors, delicious taste and plump fruits. They are a popular type of fruit in the market and have broad prospects for their cultivation. So what season is suitable for growing cherries? Let’s learn more about it below.

What is the suitable season for growing cherries?

The best time to plant cherries is probably in spring and autumn. Spring planting generally takes place between March and April, when the temperature gradually warms up, which is conducive to the growth and germination of cherries. The temperature gradually drops in autumn, and the best time for planting is from September to November, which is also the time when cherry seedlings are most likely to survive.

Key points of cherry planting technology

1. Garden selection

When building a garden, first choose a plot or field with fertile soil, good air permeability, sunny, sheltered from the wind, no waterlogging, and with water conservancy conditions. The soil layer should be no less than 40 cm deep and the soil pH value should be between 6-8.

2. Preparation before planting

Before planting cherries, planting holes should be dug according to the conditions of the seedlings. If the seedlings are less than two years old, the planting holes should be 40 cm wide and 30 cm deep, and 3 kg of organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer should be applied per plant. If the seedlings are 3-4 years old, the planting holes should be 65-75cm wide and 45-55cm deep, and 4kg/plant of organic fertilizer should be applied.

3. Planting method

After disinfecting the roots of the cherry seedlings, place them in the prepared soil, keeping the distance between each hole at about 40cm. Add a small amount of farmyard manure and cover with soil to a thickness of about 2-3cm. After watering it thoroughly, it is best to keep the soil moist.

4. Water and fertilizer management

Cherries need sufficient nutrients, so sufficient base fertilizer needs to be applied before planting. During the growth period, top dressing is also needed, generally 2-3 times a year, mainly nitrogen fertilizer, combined with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. In addition, cherries also need to keep the soil moist and need to be watered in time during the dry season to avoid affecting the growth and quality of the fruit. At the same time, drainage should be done well during the rainy season.

5. Plastic surgery

The cherry plants are shaped into a "Y" shape; this allows the plants to have good ventilation and light transmission, making it easy to bloom and bear fruit. It is suitable for dense planting, easy to manage and has good fruit quality. At the same time, pruning is used to control the size and shape of the crown. Usually, the branches growing on the main trunk can be shortened as needed to make the tree shape clearer. In addition, withered and diseased branches should be removed promptly to prevent the spread of diseases.



In general, cherry planting is a meticulous and important task, which requires formulating a specific planting plan based on the growth conditions of the trees and the purpose of planting. But it is usually more appropriate to plant it in spring and autumn, and just pay attention to the subsequent planting and management methods.