When is the best time to plant trees?

Trees are planted in many areas every year. Many people are concerned about the specific time of planting trees, which can effectively increase the survival rate of the trees. So when is the best time to plant trees? Let’s learn more about it below.

When is the best time to plant trees?

Tree planting can be done in spring and autumn. Spring tree planting usually takes place around the Qingming Festival, which is around April 5th every year. At this time, the trees are still in a dormant period. After planting, the water evaporates slowly and the ground temperature slowly rises, which is conducive to the survival of seedlings. Therefore, spring is called the golden season for planting trees.

Tree planting in autumn is the period after the trees shed their leaves and before the beginning of winter. Planting can be done from the "Autumnal Equinox" in late September to more than a month before the "Beginning of Winter" in early November. At this time, the leaves have withered and the trees begin to enter a dormant period. Their physiological metabolism is weak and they consume less nutrients. You can choose to plant seedlings at this stage.

Things to note when planting trees

1. Transplanting with soil

When digging the roots of the seedlings, try to bring the soil ball with you and try not to damage the root system. After such seedlings are planted, the survival rate will reach about 90%. The soil ball of the sapling must be firmly tied with packaging materials to avoid damage to the root system during transportation, which will affect the survival rate.

2. Strong seedlings

Choose good seedlings that are healthy, with strong trunks and branches, free of diseases and insect pests, and with spring and summer shoots accounting for more than 70%. When transplanting seedlings, try to avoid damaging the root system and leave more fibrous roots. This will help the root system recover and allow it to function as soon as possible. For seedlings that need to be transported, the roots should be dipped in mud and packaged before transportation.

3. Dig a big tree pit

When planting saplings, the pit should be dug as large and deep as possible, and the soil at the base should be loose, which is conducive to the survival and later growth of the saplings. When planting, the soil around the seedlings should be compacted so that the roots have sufficient contact with the soil, which is conducive to absorbing water and taking root and surviving. After planting, leave a circular watering trough around the seedlings to facilitate watering.

4. Watering for planting

After planting the seedlings, check the dryness and wetness of the soil and water them enough for planting. If the soil is moist or it is raining, just water it thoroughly. If the soil is relatively dry, or it is sunny and dry, you need to water more often, water every 1 to 3 days, and you can water it 2 to 3 times, and it will survive.

That’s it