What is Nursery?
The best time and the best method of planting seedlings
Trees are one of the most important parts of any ecosystem, and for this reason, to plant any type of tree (fruiting and non-fruiting), you must pay attention to the points of planting its seedlings, otherwise you cannot expect establishment, growth and optimal performance. It is interesting to know that part of the problems that exist in a fruit garden are related to the wrong methods of planting seedlings. If the planting of seedlings is not done well, the roots will not grow properly, the ability to absorb fertilizer by the roots will be weak, the possibility of crown and root rot will increase, and the produced fruits will grow poorly.
To achieve the result It is desirable to plant seedlings in your garden, it is necessary to observe all the conditions along with the correct time of planting seedlings, because if your planting date is not correct, serious damage will be done to the seedlings and you will not see proper growth of your seedlings. The reason why the planting date is emphasized is because of the discussion of root development in the fall. In fruit trees, autumn is the key time for root development, and for this reason, if you plant seedlings in autumn, the roots of the seedlings will develop well after establishment, and when the weather gets warmer, the roots will be fully established in the soil and starting During the growing season, you will see good growth of seedlings. But if the seedlings are planted near the spring season, the roots do not have a chance to develop and they are damaged with the least stress.
Seedlings to plant
When buying a seedling, note that its trunk and branches must be completely healthy and have a natural shape. The height of the seedling should not be too tall or short. Avoid buying seedlings that have signs of disease or pests on the trunk and branches. In citrus fruits, pay attention to seedling leaves that are healthy and do not have signs of deficiency or damage caused by pests and diseases.
In the discussion of roots, the root surface of the seedling should be appropriate in relation to its height (seedlings with high trunk height and diameter and small roots are not suitable). Make sure that the roots are not exposed to the air during the transportation of seedlings and that the roots must be covered from the time of purchase to the transfer to the garden (in the case of bare root seedlings). If necessary, disinfect the roots before planting seedlings. If the seedling was bare root, it should be planted immediately. Before planting, if it is not possible to plant bare root seedlings quickly, cover the roots with wet soil or a wet cloth bag.
Where to plant seedlings?
In order to grow and become a tree, the seedling needs direct sunlight. Apart from the sun, the soil is also an important source of nutrition for the seedling. Therefore, if there is a thick tree next to the young seedling, you should think about whether something from Does it leave food sources for young seedlings? At the point where the roots of the sapling are to be buried, it is better that there is no other plant in the soil within a radius of at least 2 meters.
How to ensure the health of the seedlings?
Planting a dry wood and taking care of it a lot will never make a tree appear. Therefore, before planting a seedling, you should make sure of its health, check that the stem of the seedling does not have a special curve and there are no signs of disease such as spots or dryness. It cannot be seen, but the most important part is the root of the seedling. Diseases of the seedling can be cured with poison and medicine, but there is no treatment for the damage to the root. The stem is deeply buried in the soil, which causes the roots to be severed and officially ends the life of the seedling, so as the most important criterion, make sure that the seedling is full of roots.
How much do seedlings need care?
It is customary to water the seedling immediately after planting. This watering is the first feeding of the seedling in the new house. Young saplings are usually at risk of root displacement and this displacement may happen due to a soft blow or wind, so next to the sapling, a stick known as Qaym is dug into the soil and the sapling is tied with thread and Or cloth is tied to it. You just have to be careful not to damage the roots of the seedling when the keeper sinks into the soil. Some trees do not need daily watering, but the seedling should be watered every day, regardless of what kind of tree it is going to be, and the amount of water should be It should be enough so that the seedling is so called watered and the water reaches its roots.
Usually, it creates a small pit at the foot of the seedling, which is a measure for measuring water. This pit must be filled every day, and it usually needs 4 liters of water to fill. Spread in the soil and finish the special care.
How to prepare the seedling pit?
Before planting a seedling, a hole should be dug that is not too deep and not too shallow, the roots of the seedling should be completely hidden in the soil, and the end of the stem or where the root ends should be exactly at the soil level, so the depth of the hole should be Determined according to the size of the root. The soil in which the seedling is placed must be construction material. It is better to add some sand to the soil to reduce the compaction of the soil and water will reach the roots more easily. The ratio of 10 to 1 between soil and sand is a good ratio. Make a pit and fill the pit with soil mixed with animal manure. Cow dung is better than other types of fertilizer. Gently press the soil to make it smooth and uniform.
