Planting cherries in autumn or spring. When to Plant

When can cherries be transplanted?

The cherries are transplanted like other fruit trees. The fruit tree (plum, apple, pear) must be dormant. This condition occurs in early spring or autumn, when the leaves have fallen. Transplanting is not allowed in the summer. Some trees are replanted in August.

The timing of replanting to another location depends on the type of tree. Some varieties cannot be transplanted in the fall, they will not take root and die.

When choosing a date, they are guided by the air temperature and climatic conditions.

What time to transplant depends on the region:

In Siberia, in the Urals, in the suburbs transplanted only in the spring. For this, frost-resistant varieties are used.
In the Far East be guided by weather forecasts. Otherwise, you will lose seedlings.

Transplant in spring

During this period, the tree is weak and the likelihood of diseases is much greater. Various parasites can interfere with its development.
The transplanted cherry in the spring manages to gain strength over the summer. This allows for good results. If a tree is replanted in the spring, it will develop and bear fruit over the summer. All energy is spent on the fruit and cherry growth. Thus, there is little strength left to strengthen the roots. Which adversely affects rooting and further development.

In a region with a cold climate, the only time for replanting is during the spring months. The optimum temperature for transplanting is at least 10 degrees Celsius.

Transplant in the fall

In the autumn, plants need to be planted before frost. The best time to transplant is mid-September to mid-October. The time is chosen so that the cherries have the opportunity to gain strength before the onset of frost.

A plant with un-fallen leaves cannot be transplanted. Otherwise, it will die. If you transplant a tree at this time, you can get a harvest in the summer.

The pit for the autumn transplant is prepared in advance. In the spring, they dig a hole and apply organic fertilizers. And then a tree is planted in this hole.

The optimal time for transplanting a berry tree

Professional gardeners advise replanting shrubs, seedlings and perennials to a new location in the fall.

Benefits of an autumn transplant

The period of reduced sap flow allows adult cherries to adapt to new conditions. The procedure is carried out before frost, in the second half of September until the first half of October. Gardeners recommend "relocation" of the plant when all the leaves fall. This is done for the reason that they do not draw out all the juices, and the adaptation of the tree to the new soil is faster.

Transplant risks at the wrong time

Working in the summer or moving to another area of the tree at the stage of the appearance of peduncles will lead to its drying out. In summer, the activity of taking moisture and nutrients from the soil increases, and the plant will be in a stressful situation. In the winter period, a transplant is excluded, since the root system can freeze and atrophy.

How is the right place chosen?

Transplanting garden cherries to a new chosen place is carried out in the fall. But how do you find the right location for your berry crop? It often happens that the tree does not take root, or stops bearing fruit.This is especially true for trees over 5 years old. In a fruit farm, it is recommended to initially choose a suitable place for growing garden plants and perform this procedure only if absolutely necessary. Experts do not advise disturbing the root system of an adult berry tree.

Weather

The climatic factor plays an important role in gardening. If you choose the wrong time, the tree will dry out or not take root. For transfer activities, select the days:

with an outside temperature of about +10 degrees;
when there is no rain;
when the weather is calm.

Pay close attention to synoptic forecasts. They will help you move the tree in 1 day.

Neighborhood with other cultures

Not all plants will be cherry-friendly neighbors. Transplants on the same territory to nightshade, black currant, raspberry, sea buckthorn, gooseberry, apple tree are excluded. They will cause disease or cross-disease.

Why is it necessary to transplant the culture?

But sometimes certain situations arise when the cherry tree needs to be moved to another place. This happens for the reason that the primary location is not suitable for him due to:

close location to the walls of the house;
piling up other bushes and trees in the neighborhood;
the need to free the site.

In the process of work, it is worth considering the varietal characteristics of the culture.

Choosing a new location and preparing for a transplant

The cherry reacts extremely negatively to the transplanting process.

Therefore, they pay special attention to the choice of location:

When transplanting cherries, future sizes are taken into account. Neighboring trees and buildings should not prevent it from growing.
The soil must be loose and well-drained.... The soil is sandy, loamy, sandy loam. Acidic soil is not suitable.
The place should be well lit, but sheltered from the winds. Cherry in such conditions gives juicy and early ripening fruits.
The soil should not be soaked.
The place is chosen gently and located next to buildings or fences.... They will protect the plant from snow in winter and from wind in spring.
The soil for planting is prepared in advance. If planting is carried out in the spring, the soil is prepared in the fall, and vice versa. At the planting site, the earth is dug up and fertilized.

When transplanting, it is important to choose the right sapling:

The youngest additives are selected for transplantation. The smaller the cherry, the better it will take root. A mature tree does not take root well.
Before planting, the tree is inspected. It should not hurt or have damage to the stem.
Carefully dig up cherriesso as not to damage the roots.
After digging up, examine the root for diseases.... Weak root sprouts are not suitable for planting.
They try not to crush the earth from the roots.

Final work

After transplanting, the cherries need some more care. First of all, this is the formation of a watering ditch. At a distance of 30 centimeters around the trunk, we make a moat half deep with a shovel bayonet, and along the outer edge it can be strengthened with lumps of removed turf. When the ditch is ready, water the tree again and be sure to mulch with a thick layer to conserve moisture, prevent the appearance of an earth crust and protect the roots from frost.

During transplanting, part of the root system was damaged, and in order to balance its size with the size of the crown, it is necessary to cut off some of the branches. Usually these are broken off, damaged and growing in the middle of the twigs. Also, the green shoots of the current year, which did not have time to stiffen, are pruned, since they have little chance of overwintering and will still have to be removed in the spring.

At the end, it remains only to strengthen the transplanted cherry, tying it in several places to a wooden support.This will keep the tree upright until the roots are firmly embedded in the ground.

We hope our tips will help you with your gardening work. Good luck and juicy cherry harvests!

The garden needs to produce a regular crop, so it is very important to properly care for each crop. One of the popular trees found in almost every garden plot is cherry.

The culture is unpretentious and requires little maintenance. Many gardeners do not have information when it is better to transplant cherries to another place - in spring or autumn, so that the tree is less exposed to diseases.

How to transplant cherries correctly so that they take root?

Cherry transplant instructions:

The size of the planting pit corresponds to the size of the root system.
Before transplanting, compost, ash, fertilizers are introduced into the prepared pit.
Cherries are placed in the center of the pit. They fall asleep with fertile soil, which is gradually tamped.
A peg is driven in near the sprout and the cherry is attached to it until it gets stronger and takes root.
The cherry is watered abundantly and continue to water until it gets stronger.
After transplanting, the sprout is mulched to retain moisture in the soil.
When choosing a seedling, pay attention to two-year-old pagons. If a transplant is planned in the spring, then the tree should not bloom and have leaves.

Planting pit formation, soil preparation

Planting pits are prepared in advanceat least 15 days in advance. The recommended arrangement for bushy varieties is 2x2, for tree varieties 3.5x3.5. The optimal pit size is 50x50x50.

You also need in advance prepare soil mixture for filling the pit... To do this, use the top layer of soil, deposited after digging a hole. It is mixed with nutrients:

humus 1 bucket;
potassium sulfate (30 g);
superphosphate 200 g

The heavy soil is structured by adding 2 buckets of river sand. A drainage layer of expanded clay is laid at the bottom of the pit and 1/3 of the pit is covered with prepared soil, well compacted.

Also it must be remembered that nitrogen is found in large quantities in chicken manure and pig manure.

The timing of transplanting cherries of different varieties and ages

As mentioned earlier, the age and type of the tree affects the transplant result. Let's consider in more detail.

Transplanting an adult cherry

Transplanting a two-year-old seedling is worth the effort, but five-year-old trees will likely not take root. In addition, some cherry varieties have a fertility period of about 10 years, that is, transplanting such a tree is impractical.

When transplanting an adult cherry, follow the rules:

Carefully dig up the cherries. At the same time, preserving the root system as much as possible.
The soil should not be removed from the roots, but, conversely, keep the maximum amount. If the additive is purchased, then after purchase, the root system is wrapped with a damp cloth and placed in a plastic bag.
Cut branches carefullytrying to balance the root and crown of the cherry.

Transplanting an adult cherry is allowed in very extreme cases. She does not tolerate a transplant.

Transplanting an adult tree has a number of features: it stays on the lateral crown and mainly feeds on the main tree. When transplanting an adult cherry, part of the root system of an adult tree is removed.

Transplanting cherry seedlings

Seedlings allow you to get a harvest in the shortest possible time, without waiting for several years. When choosing additives, you need to carefully examine the young so that it meets the high requirements, otherwise there is a high risk of drying the cherries.

It is recommended to transplant in the fall. During this period, a wide variety of cherry varieties are presented on the market. If you do not want to transplant cherries in the fall, then you can buy and dig in them. Direct planting in spring.

One- and two-year-old cuttings are suitable for planting. The root system matters. She must be strong.After buying it, I wrap it with a damp cloth and a plastic bag.

Sapling requirements:

Intact root system.
Clean and smooth barrel.
Intact leaves.

The purchase is recommended to be made in special stores or nurseries. Better if the nursery is located close to the site.

Transplanting coppice cherries

It is recommended to replant cherry shoots, as it grows very close to the mother tree and takes away the strength for fruiting. Such a shoot grows on the lateral roots of the main tree without its own root system, so it will not be difficult to dig it up.

It is better to replant the coppice cherries in early spring. When transplanting in the fall, there is a high risk of damaging the transplanted shoots and the mother's root.

The rules for transplanting coppice cherries:

They dig up the ground 30 cm from the growth and cut off part of the mother's root.
Slices are cleaned with a sharp knife and treated with paint.
Then sprinkle with earth.

Bush cherry transplant

Bush cherries are not recommended for replanting. When replanting, there is a high probability of losing a tree. But the transplanting rules are standard and similar to the rules for transplanting felt cherries. It is worth considering that in thickened bushes, cherries cease to bear fruit. Therefore, the pagons are removed.

Felt cherry transplant

They try not to transplant felt cherries at all. Transplant technology, like other varieties. But this type of plant is transplanted only in the spring, after the snow has melted. In the fall, it is very likely to injure the root system.

Young seedlings are used for transplantation. Repotting old cherries doesn't make sense. They bear fruit for about 10 years. Sometimes the plant takes up to five years to recover. All this time, it will not bear fruit.

Possible landing errors

Sometimes gardeners, especially beginners, make mistakes when planting seedlings, the consequences of which can negatively affect the survival rate and further growth of the tree.

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To prevent this from happening, try to avoid situations like this:

If the hole for planting was not prepared in the right time (2-3 weeks), then as a result it will settle after planting, and the tree will settle with it. This circumstance leads to the fact that the cherry will lag far behind in development.
Top dressing in large quantities has a depressing effect on the roots of the seedling.
Cherry does not tolerate repeated transplanting very badly; a place for it should be chosen seriously and for a long time. In addition, a tree more than two years old is extremely difficult to take root in a new place. Even if the plant does eventually take over, it will be very weak and may not survive the winter.
Untimely planting (especially after the recommended date) can lead to the death of the seedling.
In order for the cherry to be pollinated well and reliably, several trees of 2-3 different varieties should be planted.
Do not pursue cheapness when buying seedlings of unknown origin. Saving in this case does not justify itself: the tree that you buy will grow for 16-18 years, or even a quarter of a century. And the difference in price between a seedling bought on the market and purchased in a nursery, like the price of a tree itself, is not so significant. In addition, the extra financial costs will justify themselves many times over in the near future. It is better not to take risks and purchase planting material from a proven farm.

Cherry is not a demanding or overly capricious tree. However, if you want it to delight you with fragrant juicy fruits as long as possible, you must follow the planting recommendations and try to follow them.

Gardening tips

Tips from experienced gardeners for a successful cherry transplant:

When buying or replanting a plant, experienced gardeners, recommend paying special attention to the seedling, conducting a thorough inspection, cutting off all dry and damaged branches.
If the roots of the seedling are dry - it is recommended to immerse it in water for three hours. Thus, the small roots fill with moisture and come to life. It is recommended to remove damaged roots.
If there is no soil on the root system, then it is immersed in a special clay solution. A plant with a wet root system is planted and watered abundantly.
To avoid damage to the root system by rodents, the hole is surrounded by branches of a Christmas tree. The needles should be laid out.
A planted plant in the fall does not require special care in winter. They only make sure that the hole is covered with snow. This reduces the risk of wood freezing.
The transplant is best done with the capture of the maternal root. The trimmed part of the root is cleaned and paint is applied to it. But this can only be done in the spring. If you carry out this procedure in the fall, you can damage the seedling and the mother tree. Both trees can die.
Before planting, the crown of the cherry is cut off. Thus, they try to balance the crown and root system.
The surface of the hole must be covered with mulch. It helps to retain moisture, protects against severe frosts. In the spring it is harvested and the soil is loosened. Further care is no different from caring for the rest of the trees.
During rooting, attention is paid to watering the tree.... The soil should not be allowed to dry out, while it is constantly loosened.
Saplings are prevented from diseases, regularly inspect the branches. The disease is easier to cure initially. Sometimes the tree cannot be saved.
Focus on the region of residence, regardless of the recommendations for the timing of planting.
At the time of buying choose varieties with the required qualities.

Find out more about transplanting cherries and other fruit trees by watching the video:

Post-plant care

Planting and caring for cherries in the open field is not difficult. Care work in the Moscow region, in the Siberian regions, in the Urals is carried out in the same way. Care includes:

Watering... The soil in the near-trunk circle is kept moist by pouring water over the wells. Before the onset of the cold period, the hole is covered with earth so that during the winter thaws it is not filled with melt water.
Loosening, removing weeds... This procedure is more applicable to seedlings planted in spring. The trunk circle should always be free from weeds and be loose.
Mulching... Before the onset of the frosty period in the fall, the trunk circle must be mulched with a twenty-centimeter layer of sawdust or peat. This procedure will protect the roots of a young tree from freezing.
Shelter for the winter... In addition to mulching, it is advisable to additionally cover the seedling with spruce branches. In winter, after a snowfall, you need to push the snow into the trunk circle. It will be a good protection for the roots from frost.

Cherries can be planted in spring and fall. It is important to choose the right planting time. Even an inexperienced gardener can perform this operation. You just need to adhere to the described recommendations and avoid common mistakes.

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