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Notes on transplanting peach trees

Mike Ehrmantraut
2020-07-02 19:15:25
The transplanting of peach trees usually takes place after falling leaves, and can last until new buds grow in the next year. But avoid the severe cold period, otherwise it is easy to freeze the plants. In the fertile and loose Highlands, dig a pit with a length of 1.5m, a depth of 80cm, put the plants upright and start filling. After filling, the soil shall be compacted, and enough water shall be poured to fix the root, and then a layer of dry soil shall be used for covering, and the film shall be used for heat preservation. After that, lime can be coated on the trunk, which can not only freeze, but also repel insects.

I. transplanting time

The transplanting time of peach trees is usually after falling leaves. At this time, it enters the dormancy period, transplanting will not affect the growth, and has a higher survival rate. Until the second year before germination, transplanting can be carried out. After germination, transplanting will consume a lot of nutrients. It is not only difficult to recover, but also may affect survival. Winter transplanting to avoid freezing period, so as to avoid frostbite.

2. Select land and dig holes

Peach trees are suitable for planting in loose and fertile soil, and the soil viscosity should not be too large. If the terrain is low, the formation of water in rainy season will also be very unfavorable, so it is usually selected on the high ground. After selecting the site, dig a pit with a length and width of 1.2-1.5m and a depth of about 60-80cm. The size of the pit mainly depends on the crown. The bigger the crown, the bigger the pit

3. Transplant

The peach trees with soil ball at the root shall be transplanted into the new pit, and the seedlings shall be upright and in the middle. After that, the filling and compaction shall be started, and then the root water shall be fully poured, and a layer of dry soil shall be covered. If the temperature is low, it is necessary to cover the surface with a layer of plastic film for heat preservation to avoid frostbite on the root.

Peach blossom

IV. follow up maintenance

After transplanting, peach trees are easy to be frostbitten or cause pests. They can be coated on the surface of the trunk with lime, which has the effect of heat preservation and insect repellent. Regularly clean up weeds to prevent them from reducing soil fertility. In addition to loose soil, can effectively eliminate larvae, and increase the drainage capacity of the soil.

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