When it comes to planting crabapple fruits, timing and methods play crucial roles in ensuring successful cultivation. Here's what you need to know:
I. Planting Time
The ideal time for planting crabapple fruits is typically around April and October each year. Some regions may also plant them in May or June, but the survival rate is lower compared to planting in spring or autumn.
II. Planting Methods
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Soil Preparation and Fertilization: Crabapple fruits thrive in well-drained, sunny, slightly acidic sandy loam soil with sufficient fertility. Prepare the soil meticulously by digging holes at appropriate distances and adding ample fertilizer as base fertilizer. Farmyard manure mixed with a small amount of compound fertilizer is recommended. Fill the holes with some fine soil before planting.
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Propagation Techniques: There are three main methods for propagating crabapple fruits: seed propagation, division propagation, and grafting propagation. While seed propagation is primarily used for seedling production due to its slow growth rate, division and grafting are the most common methods. Among them, grafting has mature technology and high survival rates.
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Planting: In sloping terrain, the planting density is typically between three to four meters between rows and two and a half to three and a half meters between plants. For flat terrain, the spacing is usually four meters between rows and three meters between plants. Pay attention to the ratio of pollination trees during planting, as it directly affects pollination success and fruit yield.
Crabapple fruits are perennial plants that only flower and bear fruit after reaching a certain stage of growth. Therefore, growers need to choose suitable propagation methods to improve survival rates.
