When is the best time to plant cherry trees?

Every year when the Spring Festival is approaching, cherries imported from abroad become popular in China. They are expensive, and many people buy them as gifts. Spring is a good time to plant cherries, so when is the best time to plant cherry trees ? Let’s take a look below.

1. When is the best time to plant cherry trees?

Cherries are best planted in spring, especially for beginners, choosing a suitable season will get twice the result with half the effort. When planting cherries, it is best to plant two at a time. It is difficult for only one plant to bloom and bear fruit. Many people would take it for granted that cherries are cross-pollinated plants, but in fact cherries are self-pollinating.

In the first year of planting cherries, it is best not to let them bear fruit. At this time, the quality of the cherries is poor. You can wait until the second year to let the cherries bear fruit. This will ensure the quality of the cherries to the greatest extent and make the cherries sweeter.

2. Cherry planting methods and techniques

1. Choose the right variety

Choosing a variety suitable for local climate and soil conditions is the first step in growing cherries. Different varieties of cherries have different requirements for climate and soil, so it is necessary to choose suitable varieties based on local actual conditions.

2. Choose the right land

Cherries need fertile, well-ventilated and well-drained soil. Therefore, when choosing land, you need to choose land with deep soil, loose soil, good ventilation and good drainage. At the same time, cherries need plenty of sunlight, so the land should be chosen in a sunny place.

3. Reasonable fertilization

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. At the same time, during the flowering and fruiting period, foliar fertilizer needs to be sprayed to supplement nutrients.

4. Water moderately

Cherries 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, attention should be paid to drainage during the rainy season to prevent waterlogging in the soil and affecting the growth of the root system.

5. Pruning and thinning

Proper pruning and thinning can promote the growth and fruiting of cherries. Pruning mainly involves removing weak branches, diseased branches and irregular branches to keep the tree well ventilated and light-permeable and reduce the occurrence of diseases and insect pests. Fruit thinning is mainly to control the number of fruits and ensure the quality and size of the fruits.

6. Pest and disease control

Cherries are easily attacked by pests and diseases, so pest and disease control is a very important part of the planting process. During the planting process, the trees need to be checked regularly to detect and treat pests and diseases in a timely manner. At the same time, biological control and chemical control methods are used to effectively control the spread and harm of pests and diseases.

7. Harvesting and storage

The harvesting and storage of cherries are also aspects that require attention. When harvesting, you need to choose the right time and method to avoid damage to the fruit. When storing, it is necessary to maintain appropriate temperature and humidity to prevent the fruit from spoiling and rotting.

That’s it