When are the trees planted?

Sowing apricot trees can be carried out in spring and autumn, spring sowing can be carried out before Grain Rain after the Qingming Festival in spring, and it is best to sow apricot trees before soil freezing in autumn and winter. The specific sowing time should be determined according to different regions and different climatic environments. Selecting high-quality apricot seeds and suitable soil for sowing and strengthening daily management can not only improve the survival rate of apricot, but also improve the yield and quality of apricot to a certain extent.

Apricot trees can be sown in spring and autumn. Generally, sowing in spring is before Grain Rain after the Qingming Festival. It is the best time to sow apricot trees before soil freezes in autumn and winter. Due to the different climate and environment in different regions, the sowing time will be different, the specific planting time will be determined according to the local climate, and the planting time can be judged flexibly by scientific methods.

After determining the sowing time of apricot seeds, a series of measures should be taken to improve the germination rate of apricot seeds.

1. Select seeds

High-quality apricot seeds collected in the same year, full of vitality and preserved by scientific methods should be selected.

2. Seed budding and awakening

Before sowing, put the seeds in 85 ℃ hot water of 3 times the number of seeds, stir constantly, let the seeds be heated evenly, spray them with 45 ℃ of warm water twice a day after the water is cooled, and then sow after the seeds are white.

3. Soil selection

Apricot trees have strong drought and cold resistance and like light. It is best to choose soil with loose soil, sufficient light and strong drainage to sow. Before sowing, the soil should be ploughed and leveled.

4. Sowing method

Spread the seeds evenly on the open seedbed, and the sowing depth is best controlled at about 3 times the thickness of the seeds. After sowing, cover the soil and pour enough water.

5. Daily maintenance

After sowing seeds, the daily management should be strengthened until after the seeds emerge, weeding, pest control and fertilization should be carried out in time to promote the growth of seedlings, regular observation and timely treatment of problems found.

The value of apricot trees

Apricot fruit is large, flesh taste thick and delicious, rich juice, there are some apricot trees can be used as ornamental trees; almonds can be used in medicine, currently mostly used in nut food processing, loved by many consumers, the market prospect is very considerable.

In the process of planting, selecting a suitable growth environment and achieving scientific and reasonable management can improve the yield and quality of apricot to a certain extent, thus improving economic benefits.