When is the best season to plant eucalyptus?

Eucalyptus planting season and time

The planting time of eucalyptus is generally divided by season. If sowing propagation is used, it can be done in February-March in spring, or in August-October in autumn. At this time, the seed germination rate is the highest.

There are many varieties of eucalyptus, the more common ones are Eucalyptus regia, Eucalyptus dunnii, Eucalyptus chinensis, Eucalyptus grandis, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Eucalyptus globulus, Eucalyptus willowii, etc. There is no difference in the planting time of different varieties of eucalyptus.

Eucalyptus harvest season

The harvest season for eucalyptus seeds is generally from May to August each year, but they will not bloom or bear fruit until 3-4 years after planting. The main economic value of this tree lies in its wood. The general yield per mu is about 10 tons, and the purchase price per ton ranges from 320 to 350 yuan.

Eucalyptus planting steps and methods

1. Site selection

Eucalyptus has strong adaptability to the environment and does not have high requirements for soil, but it is best suited to growing in soil with deep soil layers and good drainage.

2. Planting

The best time to plant eucalyptus is in spring every year. Be careful to plant the seedlings deeply, cover them with soil and compact them, but do not let them come into direct contact with the base fertilizer.

3. Management

Within 6 months after planting eucalyptus seedlings, light and water must be guaranteed, and attention should be paid to timely removal of weeds so that the trees can grow better.