Sowing and propagation method of thick plum

Seed harvesting

The seed harvest time of thick plum is in the middle and late August. When the fruit turns black, it can be harvested. Soak the seeds in water, remove the seed coat and pulp, wash them with clean water and dry them in the shade

Seed treatment

Mix the seeds with wet sand in the ratio of 1:3 and store them in a cellar with a temperature of 0 to 5 degrees

Seed sowing

In spring, take out the seeds and put them in a cool place for germination. When the seeds appear white, they can be sown. Loose and fertile sandy loam can be selected as the soil for sowing. Sufficient base fertilizer shall be applied before sowing. After sowing, the soil shall be covered with shallow soil, slightly compacted and watered to keep the soil moist

Intercropping management

When the small seedlings grow to a height of five centimeters, they can be separated, and the small ones can be left large. The weak seedlings, sick seedlings and injured seedlings can be pulled out

Fertilization management

In the seedling stage of thick plum, it is necessary to carry out intercropping and weeding, and the first topdressing shall be carried out after intercropping. After the seedlings grow up, if the leaves are red and black and the top is red, it indicates that there is sufficient fertilizer and water. Otherwise, the plants should be fertilized in time to supplement nutrients< span>