It will be easy to grow a young tree from a seedling if you follow the rules for planting seedlings.
How to choose seedlings?
The main criterion for choosing seedlings is the roots of the plant. The ideal option is when the length of the root processes is at least 25-30 cm.
In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to the structural features of the roots. A good viable seedling should have a branched root system, where, in addition to large shoots, there will be many small branches.
Saplings with leaves or fruits?
It is not recommended to purchase seedlings that have fruits or leaves.
How to keep a seedling after purchase?
The choice of a strong and healthy seedling does not give a 100% guarantee that a young plant will take root in the ground. Careful transport is important.
It is recommended to wrap the roots in moist material and pack them well in a bag. Be sure to remove the remaining leaves. Then you need to carefully tie the branches and wrap with paper. During long-term transportation of the seedling, it is necessary to constantly feed the roots with water.
What to do if the seedling is dry?
If, during transportation, the roots of the seedling have dried out, it is necessary to lower them in cool water for a day.
Do you need to prune the roots?
No special root pruning is required. Before planting, you just need to remove the unhealthy areas of the root system, then dip the roots in a clay mash and dig in for a while in wet soil.
How deep should you plant?
The depth of the pit depends on the type of plant.
Tree Diameter, cm Depth, cm Apple tree, pear 100-12 550-60 Cherry, plum 60-8030-40 Currant, gooseberry 4025-30 Raspberry 4030
Watering frequency?
Seedlings must be sprinkled with fertile soil by at least 10-15 cm. After planting, 2-3 buckets of water are poured under the seedling. Wait until the water is completely absorbed, and cover the seedling with another layer of soil. The ground should be airy and loose.
In the future, watering will depend on weather conditions. It is important not to allow the soil near the seedling to dry out and to maintain a moist environment at all times.
Should I drive in a stake?
The stake will support the young tree and protect it from the winds. If a place is chosen for the seedling where nothing will interfere with it, the stake can not be driven in.
Do I need to mulch the soil?
Definitely yes. Mulching retains moisture and promotes rapid root development.
How to mulch the garden?
You can mulch anything: cardboard, manure, sawdust, humus, pine needles, and so on. The mulching material depends on the variety of the seedling.
Can fruit trees be planted on former ridges?
Allowed if the groundwater is at a depth of at least 1.5 m.
Is it possible to plant a young apple tree in the place of an old one?
Allowed only in case of complete soil replacement.
How to fix a shallow or deep fit?
Fruit trees require deep planting. If their root system is above the ground, it is necessary to sprinkle them with fertile soil or mulch. A deep planting is corrected by pruning a coma, and then a young tree is pulled up and sprinkled with fertile soil. After this procedure, it is necessary to water the seedling well.
Do I need to whitewash young seedlings?
Whitewashing is used to fill cracks in the trunk and to protect the tree from harmful bacteria and insects. Smooth trunks of young seedlings do not have cracks, therefore, they do not require lime treatment.
It is recommended to process mature trees in the fall. In winter, the trunks must be thoroughly whitewashed.
Strong seedlings, gentle transportation and care will ensure a healthy and young garden.
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