(1) Replenish water and reduce water loss during transportation. Bare-root rose seedlings often lose water to varying degrees after being transported for a long time. After receiving the bare root seedlings, you must first try to reduce water loss. The specific method is: immerse the roots of the seedlings in water at about 25 degrees for 20 minutes, and spray water on the leaves and branches at the same time. If serious water loss is found, cut off dead branches, thin branches, cross branches and disabled branches according to the condition of the seedlings' branches. When pruning, the cutting edge should be set about 1 cm above a selected strong bud. Cut the branches flatly into a 45-degree bevel. The direction of the bevel should be parallel to the direction of the bud. Cut as many branches as appropriate. Be careful not to cut too hard. In seasons when the temperature is slightly higher, mold may occur during transportation. If you encounter these situations, don't worry. Carbendazim, chlorothalonil and other solutions can be used for root soaking and sterilization at the same time. The concentration should be based on the pesticide instructions. If there are obvious wounds on the branches and roots of bare-root seedlings, you can apply fungicides (carbendazim, chlorothalonil, Bordeaux mixture, copper sulfate solution) to the wounds after soaking in water.

How to plant rose seedlings

(2) Dig holes, choose potted plants or choose a location for ground planting (if the temperature is below 0 degrees, or below 5 degrees for a long time, bare root seedlings are recommended Plant in pots for a period of time, wait until the root system has grown well, and can hold the soil ball before planting in the ground): If you want to plant in the ground: Choose a location to ensure at least 6 hours of light every day. And the pit can be dug slightly larger with enough soft soil to allow it to grow better. Be careful that the terrain is not too low to prevent water accumulation. Bare-root seedlings are generally planted during the dormant period. Therefore, special precautions should be taken to prevent low-temperature water accumulation. Once low-temperature water accumulation occurs, root wounds may rot, or even new roots may rot and the plant may die. The specific method is: choose a relatively high-lying place, preferably to the south.

Prepare soil. Roses like neutral to acidic soil, and the most suitable pH is 6 to 6.5. The medium or soil for growing roses should be breathable, water-retaining, fertilizer-retaining, and clean. Remember not to fertilize new plants. Plants grown at low temperatures during the dormant period will grow slowly or stagnate and do not require fertilization. At the same time, because bare seedlings have larger roots with more wounds, fertilization may breed bacteria and cause root rot. Therefore, the substrate for planting roses is general garden soil, which should not be too fertile

How to plant rose seedlings

(3) Planting, to prevent water accumulation, you can first plant it on the bottom of the pot Or put a layer of large-grained pumice or gravel at the bottom of the planting hole as a drainage layer. Make sure the planting depth is consistent with the original. The root system of the plant has a corresponding division of labor. The functions of roots deep in the soil are different from those on the surface of the soil. When planting, we should pay attention to the original planting depth. The original soil should be buried as high as possible when planting. This will help the root system restore function and better slow down the seedlings. Because the root system of bare-root seedlings is not fully developed, it is not recommended to fertilize when planting. If you want to fertilize as base fertilizer, the amount must be controlled, and a layer of unfertilized soil must be laid on top of the base fertilizer to prevent direct contact between organic fertilizer and the root system. When filling the soil, first fill in a small amount of soil, lift the seedlings appropriately to allow the roots to fully stretch, and then fill in the soil and compact it to make full contact between the roots and the soil.

How to plant rose seedlings

(4) Water and moisturize. Be sure to water thoroughly and slowly after planting, until the bottom of the pot overflows or there is water on the surface. Water again the next day to keep the roots in close contact with the soil. To prevent the branches from being blown dry by dry wind, you can use some branches and sticks around the branches as supports, and then cover the seedlings with a plastic film outside the support so that the wind-blown film will not wrap around the plants and shake the plants. Finally, add a cardboard box outside the film 2-3 days.

How to plant rose seedlings

(5) To slow down the seedlings, pay attention to keeping the soil moist within two weeks after planting, otherwise it will easily dry out and do not fertilize. In addition, you must do a good job in preventing cold. If the temperature is too low, do not leave it outdoors at night. Low temperature and strong wind will cause the death of roses. The first two weeks after planting are the seedling slowing down period. Care should be taken not to expose the seedlings to the sun. It is best to keep the seedlings in a cool, well-ventilated place with astigmatism. Seedlings planted on the ground can be covered with a sunshade net with a shading rate of 50% to prevent direct sunlight. In winter or early spring when the temperature is below 10°C, you can directly cover it with a black shading net. If you use other shades, be careful to open some small openings for ventilation. After the seedling slowing period, you can gradually move the potted seedlings to a normal environment for maintenance or remove the sunshade net covering the seedlings planted in the ground, and then slowly fertilize.

Okay, all the tips for planting bare-root seedlings have been provided. I wish all flower friends that their wishes will come true. When you see the seedlings’ eyes becoming fuller and bigger, you will have succeeded in slowing down the seedlings.

How to plant rose seedlings

Precautions

After receiving bare root seedlings, you must first try to reduce water loss.

It is not recommended to fertilize bare-root seedlings when they are first planted due to imperfect root development.

Water and moisturize. Be sure to water thoroughly and slowly after planting.

Prevent water accumulation