How to plant elm how to plant elm

The best planting time of elm is in the middle of April every year, because the temperature at this time is stable above 10 degrees, which is beneficial to improve the germination rate of elm. However, the specific planting time needs to be adjusted according to the local weather and ecological environment, and it is best to sow when the weather is clear and windless.

2. Soil conditions

Elm is suitable for growing in sandy loam with thick soil layer. When planting elm, we should choose soil with good drainage and air permeability, turn over the soil to make it soft, and then apply decomposed organic fertilizer in the soil to improve the organic matter in the soil and promote the vigorous growth of elm.

3. Planting method

When planting elm trees, it is necessary to take yellow and white seeds from the mother tree of 15-30 years old, then remove the seed wings from the seeds to avoid damaging the seeds, and then sow them on the soil surface, and wait for 10- 15 days for the elm trees to emerge. At this time, they should be given nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer.