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How to plant grapefruit seedlings

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2020-07-04 23:32:02
Grapefruit seedlings can be planted from September to November in autumn, or just sprouted from February to March. Loam needs to be deep and well drained, preferably sandy loam. Before planting, plough and dig holes according to the diameter. The roots of the seedlings shall be properly pruned, righted and planted in the pit, and then the water for fixing roots shall be poured. After the growth is stable, a proper amount of fertilizer should be applied.

I. planting time

The planting time of grapefruit seedlings is mainly divided into two parts, which can be planted from September to November in autumn. At this time, the old shoots are mature, and the damage is less. Can also choose in February - March when just sprouted, conducive to later survival, so that the plant can adapt to the environment as soon as possible

2. Soil requirements

The requirements of planting seedlings for loam soil are not very strict, not many, just to ensure that the soil layer is deep and drainage is good, preferably sandy loam, but to ensure good nutrition, with sufficient nutrients. Before planting, plough and keep the soil active. Dig a pit according to the diameter. The pit should be big and deep enough.

3. Planting

Trim the roots of the seedlings properly, and remove the old and rotten roots nearby. Fill the pit with organic fertilizer, cover it with a layer of soil, place the saplings in the center of the pit, spread the root system, support and plant it in the pit, lift the saplings up while filling the soil, so as to promote the combination of the saplings and the soil, and then slowly step on and firm up. After the completion of the root water, so that the root system can more closely fit the soil, the soil layer covered with straw.

IV. later maintenance

After the growth is stable, appropriate amount of fertilizer should be applied, mainly root fertilization, and combined with foliar fertilization.

Fertilizer

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