Sowing and propagation of white sandalwood

Collection and treatment of seeds

White sandalwood is usually picked in July every year. After removing the pulp, the seeds can be stored in sand for three months and can be sown in spring

Seeds can be soaked before sowing. The water permeability of white sandalwood seeds is very good. After soaking for 24 hours, the water absorption of seeds can reach 34%

Nursery selection

When sowing white sandalwood, you should choose a nursery with cool shelter, flat terrain and convenient drainage and irrigation. The soil is preferably loose and wet sandy loam

Timely sowing

The sowing and propagation of white sandalwood can be carried out in the middle and late April, using manual sowing or drill sowing. Apply the rotten base fertilizer at the bottom of the ditch first, cover the soil before sowing, and then shallow cover the soil after sowing. It can be covered with straw, which can moisturize and inhibit weeds

Management and maintenance

After the seedlings are unearthed, the weeds shall be removed in time, and the thin fertilizer and water shall be applied to promote the growth of seedlings; Weed frequently and apply more nitrogen fertilizer during the vigorous period of seedling growth; In rainy seasons, ditches shall be dug for drainage to prevent ponding from damaging roots in rainy days; In the later stage of seedling growth, increasing the application of potassium fertilizer can promote the lignification of seedlings< span>