How to grow honey locust and what you need to pay attention to

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2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

Soil: Honey locust is excellent for cultivation and has no requirements for soil. Generally, sandy loam soil is sufficient. Water: Its root system will grow very quickly and will take root deep into the soil. It can store some water on its own. When watering, just water it thoroughly. Nutrients: It is best to use fermented cow and horse manure when fertilizing, and urea is also acceptable. These can provide it with the nutrients it needs. Light: It is a light-loving plant and is suitable for full sun, but does not like strong light.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: There are no requirements for soil quality, and honey locust can be grown in general soil. Just use sandy loam soil for planting yourself. It is fertile, breathable and has good drainage properties, which is very suitable for its growth.

2. Moisture: Honey locust has strong drought tolerance , because its roots will grow very deep and can store water on their own. The usual watering time is about 30 days, and the amount of water is subject to thorough watering, but do not store stagnant water.

3. Nutrients: Scientific fertilization is very important. It is best to use decomposed and fermented cow and horse manure during the growth period. The fertilizer should be spread evenly so that the honey locust can be fully absorbed.

4. Light: Honey locust has a certain tolerance to shade. It is a light-loving plant and is suitable for sufficient sunlight. However, it does not like strong direct sunlight. Strong direct sunlight will cause sunburn on its branches and leaves. .

2. Breeding skills

1 , Pruning: After planting, pruning should be strengthened to cultivate the growth of the trunk. When pruning, the height of the trunk and the roundness of the crown should be the main focus. There are also some dead branches and wilting buds that need to be pruned, so as to promote the growth of side branches and round the shape of the crown.

2. Propagation: It is commonly carried out by sowing and propagating. Old trees between thirty and eighty years old are selected to produce full seeds. Dry it in the sun for a while, then beat it to remove the peel and soak it in water for two days and two nights. Then take it out and put it in wet sand to accelerate germination and store it. When the seeds crack and expose the diphtheria in mid-March, you can plant them.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 Sooty stain: If the branches in the crown of the tree are too dense and there is no ventilation and light inside, the tree will be infected with sooty stain. At this time, the branches and leaves should be sprayed with diluted Horlicks to control the spread of the disease. Spraying once a week and about three times can solve the problem.

2. Acacia psylla: A common insect pest is psylla, which is very harmful. It needs to be diluted with high-osmosis fenoxycarb emulsifiable concentrate and sprayed to control it.

IV. Other questions

1 . How to survive the winter: Water it with winter water before winter comes, so that it will not suffer from freezing damage in the cold winter. Wait until early spring and then water it with thawing water to promote the growth of new shoots.

2. Whether it can be exposed to rain: It can be exposed to rain, but it should be drained and waterlogged in time after the rain to avoid affecting its normal growth.

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