Pruning methods of walnut trees in spring

Walnut, also known as walnut, Qiang peach, is a walnut plant. Together with almonds, cashews and hazelnuts, they are called the world-famous "four dried fruits". Walnut kernel is rich in nutrients. Walnut trees adapt to the ecological environment with deep, loose, fertile, moist and cool climate. So, what is the pruning method of walnut trees in spring?

What is the pruning method of walnut trees in spring?

Generally, walnut trees are pruned after sprouting in spring to before leaf extension, cutting off withered branches, rotten branches and yellowing leaves, thinning overdense branches and shortening tall branches.

2. Cultivation techniques of walnut trees

1. Planting place

If you plant walnuts, it is very important to choose planting land, generally choose sunny, leeward, convenient irrigation, convenient gentle slope, flat land, front and back of the house, and so on.

2. Soil

Walnut is suitable for growing in sandy soil or sandy loam with good air permeability, good water retention and good looseness. The soil layer should be deeper, and more than one meter is recommended.

3. Select seedlings

Only high-quality walnut seedlings can grow walnuts with high yield and good quality. Therefore, the general selection of walnut seedlings is two or three years of strong seedlings better than the price, the height should be greater than 30cm, the ground diameter can not be less than 1cm. In addition, walnut seedlings have more roots and are free from diseases and insect pests, so that the survival rate of planting is higher.

4. Watering

Walnut trees can not grow without water, especially in the growth period of young trees, so the requirements for drainage and irrigation are relatively high. Specific according to the soil wettability and growth period to determine the amount of water, can not be long-term stagnant water can not be long-term drought, both phenomena are not conducive to the growth of walnut trees.

5. Fertilization

Fertilization is an important means to ensure the normal growth of walnut trees and to achieve high yield and stable quality. Walnut trees in different growth stages have different demand for fertilizer.

The timing of spring pruning of walnut trees is very important. If the pruning time is not correct, it is likely to cause the loss of nutrients, make the plants thin, and then affect the growth of plants.