Planting techniques of Red Crispy Plum

Red crisp plum generally refers to half red, the fruit is purple on the sunny side, green on the back, pale yellow flesh, thin skin, waxy, fragrant, refreshing taste. So, what is the red crisp plum planting technology?

1, planting technology

Soils should be selected that are not prone to water accumulation and have a slightly deeper layer of sandy soil. Try to choose places that are higher in elevation, effectively facing the sun, and have better soil fertility.

2. Planting time

The best time to plant is from October to January of the following year, when topsoil is crushed and then mixed with decomposed base fertilizer. Then fill the soil back, cover the base fertilizer with a thin layer of soil, put the seedlings in the center, fill 3/4, and then gently lift the seedlings.

3, pruning technology

When the trunk grows to 50 to 60 cm, it can be fixed, and the buds below 30 cm in height can be removed. When it germinates about two centimeters, select 4 to 5 branches with larger angles and stronger growth as main branches, so as to facilitate their robust cultivation.

4. Fertilizer and water management

Before planting, it is necessary to deeply plough and improve the soil to ensure sufficient base fertilizer. In the coming year, it is also beneficial to the growth of new roots. It can also be intercropped appropriately, but avoid planting high-stem crops. It can adopt the method of planting grass and cleaning tillage to let it produce naturally, prevent water loss, and remove weeds around it during the critical period when it needs water and fertilizer, so as to solve their competition.

Red crisp plum has strong adaptability to climate, high requirements for air and soil moisture, extremely poor water tolerance, poor drainage of orchards, often resulting in rotten roots, poor growth or various diseases. Therefore, it is important to choose the soil when planting.