How to select the seeds of Luohansong? What are the methods of raising seedlings?

The branches and leaves of Luohan pine are dense, strange and elegant, so they can be used as good foliage trees in gardens, temples and courtyards. Of course, Luohansong is also more resistant to pruning, and many flower lovers also like to plant bonsai of Luohansong at home, but no matter which planting method, only need to do a good job in seed selection and seedling cultivation, coupled with scientific maintenance, you can successfully raise Luohansong.

How to select the seeds of Luohansong?

The seeds of Pinus elliottii generally mature from August to October, at this time, the red flesh on the outside should be peeled off, the green seeds inside should be harvested, and then the seeds with complete grains, good color and free of diseases and insect pests should be sealed and stored. Of course, the variety of Luohan pine is also very rich, before cultivation, it is also necessary to choose suitable varieties according to the local actual planting conditions, such as golden diamond Luohan pine, sparrow Luohan pine, Guifei Luohan pine, Yunnan Luohan pine and so on.

What are the methods of raising seedlings?

In the actual production, Pinus elliottii is often propagated and cultivated by cutting. Now the main points of its methods are shared with you.

1. Selection of nursery sites

Before cutting, a more suitable breeding site should be selected, which is generally required to be a plot with loose and breathable soil, fertile soil, convenient traffic conditions and good drainage and irrigation conditions. In the selection of cutting substrate, perlite, river sand and soil can be used.

2. Seedbed preparation

The width of the cutting bed is generally controlled around 100cm, the baffle should be installed around, and the height is controlled at 10~12cm. In order to facilitate drainage, the bottom of the cutting bed should be covered with a layer of fine sand, and peat, clean yellow soil and fine sand should be used in the selection of cutting substrate.

3. Cuttage seedling

The cutting time can be selected in early March, early June and early September. The length of cuttings should be controlled at 4~6cm, and 1-2 strong leaves should be kept. If the leaves are too long or too large, they should be cut to about 4cm length. The cuttings should be treated with a certain concentration of rooting agent before cutting. the depth of cutting should not be too deep, generally controlled at about 3cm, and the best cutting density is 400 plants / m2.

4. Post-cutting management

After the insertion is finished, it should be watered in time, be sure to water thoroughly, spray 800 times of carbendazim and methyl topiramate on the leaf, build a shade shed on the seedling bed, and often water and spray foliar water to keep the soil moist. Under careful management, the cuttings can take root in about 90 days. In addition, the seedlings of Pinus elliottii are prone to freezing injury during the rooting period, so it is best to put them in a greenhouse for the winter, or they can reduce the supply of water without applying any fertilizer. Similarly, when it is hot in summer, it should be placed in the shade.

In recent years, urban and rural greening construction has achieved rapid development, and the demand for Pinus elliottii seedlings is also increasing, so for seedling growers, mastering the key seed selection techniques is a necessary prerequisite to increase production and income. Do you have anything to add to this seedling technique? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.

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