Instead of buying expensive seedlings in a gardening store, you can grow them yourself from a seed. Breeding from scratch gives a lot of satisfaction, but requires a lot of patience. We tell you how to go about it.
How to plant a cherry tree from a seed? It’s very simple. Instead of throwing them away, put them in the ground
The seeds should come from healthy and ripe fruit. They should be thoroughly cleaned of the pulp and dried. Then we put them in peat or sand with high humidity and place them in the refrigerator for several months. We plant them only in spring, when there are no more frosts outside.
How to plant a cherry tree from a seed? photo: private archive
It is worth remembering that they like the sun, so before planting seeds, you should carefully consider the position for the future tree. In the shade or partial shade, the cherry tree may bear fruit poorly. After planting the seeds, it is very important to regularly water the soil during the growth period. However, the first fruits can be harvested after at least seven years.
ADVICE! It is worth planting a few seeds in the ground at intervals of about 20-30 cm, because not all of them will germinate. If several grow, you can move them to another place or remove the weakest seedlings.
What to spray cherries with? Home remedies will protect trees against diseases
When we grow a larger tree, it is worth ensuring proper care and protection against pests. Sprays made from popular ingredients are great for this purpose. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
- Onion. 200 grams should be cut into slices, then pour 20 liters of water and set aside in a cool and dark place. After about 24 hours you can spray the trees. Such spraying will increase the cherry’s resistance to mold and fungal diseases.
- Garlic it protects plants and repels pests such as aphids and spider mites. Just crush 200 g of fresh heads, pour 10 liters of water and leave for 24 hours, and then spray.
Source: Gazeta
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