Proper planting of a cherry tree ensures that the tree will bear fruit year after year, provided that it is properly cared for.
Sometimes gardeners complain about a poor harvest or irregular fruiting. Often the reasons for such failures are rooted in improper planting of the seedling.
Let's figure out when to plant cherry seedlings in a summer cottage.
When to plant cherry trees
Of all stone fruit crops, cherry is considered the most popular and the most fruitful. While pome fruits can be planted in the fall, stone fruits are recommended only in the spring.
The peculiarity of these crops is that before the onset of winter frosts, when planted in the fall, they do not always have time to take root.
1. Cherry seedlings can be planted after the snow melts and the soil warms up.
2. Another important condition is that the air temperature should not fall below zero.
3. Planting must be completed before the buds begin to open and the sap begins to flow.
These parameters will cover the period from the beginning of spring until the end of April.
The most important thing is to take into account the climatic features of a particular region, and it would also be useful to familiarize yourself with the recommendations of the lunar calendar for gardeners and vegetable growers.
Planting technique
Basically, it is necessary to plant seedlings with an open root system.
In this case, drainage must first be provided (if necessary).
Next, place a layer of fertile soil, which is mixed with fertilizers. Additives should not be added separately, but only mixed with the soil, so as not to burn the roots.
Next, a mound is formed from a nutritious soil mixture, it is watered (one bucket) and after that the seedling can be placed.
Don't forget to straighten the roots, after which fertile soil is added, compacted, and the seedling is tied to two pegs located on opposite sides.
