Walnut planting methods and matters needing attention

When is the best time to plant walnuts?

Walnut, also known as walnut, is a walnut plant. Walnut kernel is rich in nutrients, protein, fat, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other essential trace elements, minerals and vitamins, which are beneficial to human body.

Walnut is light-loving, cold-resistant, drought-resistant and disease-resistant, and adapts to all kinds of soil growth. At the same time, it likes fertile and humid sandy loam, and the requirements for water and fertilizer are not strict. It is not advisable to prune after defoliation until germination. Walnuts are best planted in early autumn.

Schematic diagram of walnut planting method and process

Planting method of walnut

In terms of fertilization, lime should be applied before planting in acidic soil, so as to facilitate young trees to bear early fruits and achieve high and stable yield. Topdressing 2 ~ 3 times a year, applying nitrogen fertilizer 1 ~ 2.5 kg per plant.

Seedling raising: grafting propagation is the main method, and the rootstock is 1 ~ 2-year-old walnut seedling. First, the seeds were stored in the sand for more than 60 days, and then they were taken out in spring for sowing, with the row spacing of 30-40 cm, the plant spacing of12-15 cm, and the soil covering of about 5 cm.

Walnut planting steps and management techniques

The planting time should be before and after germination in late March. Water after planting, strengthen water and fertilizer management, loosen soil and weed frequently, and pay attention to pest control in June-July. Pruning should be carried out in the growing period, and it is not advisable to prune after defoliation.

Matters needing attention in walnut maintenance and management

Walnuts should be regularly cared for, either by dipping a brush in the detergent or dipping a cotton swab in the detergent, then washing with clear water, then drying the water on the walnuts in time, and then putting them in a ventilated place for two or three days. If it is not dried in time after cleaning, black mildew spots will appear on walnuts.