Longan is a very popular fruit with delicate, sweet and delicious flesh that is loved by people. To grow high-quality longan fruit, you first need to pay attention to the planting method of the sapling. Let's take a closer look at the planting methods of longan saplings.
First, choose the appropriate variety
There are many varieties of longan, and different varieties are different in terms of growth environment, yield, fruit quality, etc., so it is necessary to choose suitable varieties according to local climate, soil and other conditions before planting. Generally speaking, the southern region is suitable for planting varieties such as lychee and glutinous rice dumplings, while the northern region is suitable for planting varieties such as laurel balls and red heart pomelo.
Second, select healthy seedlings
When buying longan saplings, you need to pay attention to the selection of healthy seedlings. In general, healthy seedlings have verdant leaves, thrive and are free from pests and diseases. At the same time, attention should also be paid to the selection of longan seedlings that are suitable for the local climate and soil conditions, so as to ensure the success rate of planting and the quality of the fruit.
Third, choose a good planting site
Longan prefers a warm, humid environment, so when choosing a planting site, you need to avoid shady, humid places and choose sunny and well-drained places. At the same time, pay attention to the selection of soil that is loose, fertile, and contains sufficient nutrients and organic matter.
4. Carry out land preparation and fertilization
Before transplanting longan saplings into the ground, the land needs to be prepared and fertilized. First, weeds and residue need to be cleaned of the planting site, followed by deep ploughing and loosening. Next, some organic fertilizers and mineral fertilizers can be applied to the land to provide nutrients and promote growth.
5. Carry out planting and management
After preparing the land and fertilizing the soil, it is time to plant longan saplings. The specific method is: first bury the root system of the longan sapling into the soil, then gently compact the soil, and finally water it through water. After planting, it is necessary to regularly water, fertilize, weed, loosen the soil, etc. of the longan saplings to ensure their normal growth and development.
In short, the planting method of longan seedlings needs to pay attention to many aspects such as variety selection, seedling selection, location selection, land preparation fertilization and planting management. Only by paying attention to these details can we cultivate healthy, high-quality longan fruit.