How to plant hawthorn saplings

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1. Planting time

2. Planting methods

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Hawthorn saplings should be planted in autumn. Planting it during the dormant period makes it easier to survive and reduces the loss of water and nutrients. Before planting, choose a place with deep, loose and fertile soil and dig a deeper pit. Mix a little base fertilizer into the top soil to provide more nutrients. Select saplings with strong branches, plant them into the pit, fill them with soil and lift them up gently. Water thoroughly after planting, water less thereafter, and wait until spring for maintenance.

1. Planting time

1. Planting time

Hawthorn saplings are usually planted in October-November in autumn. This is its dormant period, giving it plenty of time to adapt to the environment without causing a loss of water and nutrients. It is not suitable to plant during the budding period in spring. At this time, its nutrients are supplied to the leaves and buds, making it difficult to take root after planting, resulting in poor growth and even gradual death.

2. Planting methods

1 3. Select the site and turn the soil: Hawthorn saplings are suitable for growing in deep, loose and fertile soil. The terrain should be higher to avoid waterlogging during the rainy season. Dig the surface soil to a depth of about 30 centimeters and then level it to facilitate planting.

2. Select and prune seedlings: grown saplings, Choose branches with relatively strong branches that are free from pests and diseases for planting. The seedlings should be properly pruned before planting, retaining 2-3 mixed buds, and thinning out the backbone branches.

3. Planting: Dig a hole in the chosen place, making it slightly deeper. Fill the excavated top layer of soil into the inside a little bit, and mix in a little base fertilizer at the same time. After filling it halfway, plant the saplings inside and compact it with soil while filling it. After planting, water thoroughly and lift the sapling gently to allow closer contact between the roots and soil.

4. Follow-up maintenance: Because hawthorn saplings migrate during the dormant period, Planting, so there is not much need for fertilizer and water at this time. Daily watering should not be too much, and the water temperature should be controlled well. Do not water with cold water to prevent frost damage to the roots. At the same time, do not apply fertilizer to avoid accumulation of fertilizer and burning the roots in spring.

2. Planting methods

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