Agricultural technology for growing Rosehip seeds
Rosehip (Rosa) is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family. Rosehip is a valuable medicinal crop that produces fruits high in vitamin C.
Rose hips grow in a variety of climate zones, but they grow best in temperate regions.
1. Variety selection
When choosing a rosehip variety, the following factors must be taken into account:
- Purpose of cultivation. For cultivation as a medicinal crop, varieties with a high content of vitamin C are selected.
- Winter hardiness. Some varieties of rose hips can tolerate short-term frosts, while others require shelter for the winter.
2. Soil preparation
Rosehip is a light-loving and drought-resistant plant, so to grow it you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting rose hips must be fertile and neutral or slightly acidic.
3. Landing
Rosehip seedlings are planted in the spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Seedlings are planted in planting holes with a depth and diameter of 60-70 cm. A layer of drainage made of broken brick or crushed stone is poured into the planting hole, then a layer of fertile soil. The seedlings are planted so that the root collar is at soil level. After planting, the seedlings are watered abundantly.
4. Plant care
Rosehip is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain a good harvest the following measures must be taken:
- Watering. Rosehip is a drought-resistant plant, but during the growing season it is necessary to water the plants regularly, especially in hot weather.
- Feeding. During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Trimming. To form the rosehip crown, pruning is carried out. Pruning is carried out in the spring, before the buds open.
- Protection from pests and diseases. Rose hips are susceptible to various diseases and pests. To protect plants from pests and diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments.
5. Harvest
Rose hips begin to bear fruit 2-3 years after planting. Rose hips ripen in September-October. The ripening of rose hips is determined by their characteristic color and softness. Rose hips are harvested by hand, cutting them off with the stem.
6. Diseases and pests
Rose hips are susceptible to the following diseases:
- Rust
- Powdery mildew
- Scab
Rose hips are susceptible to the following pests:
- Aphids
- Fruit moth
- Rosehip spider mite
Additional Tips
- To obtain an earlier harvest of rosehip, you can grow it as seedlings. Rosehip seedlings are grown at home or in greenhouses.
- To increase the productivity of rose hips, you can grow it next to other crops that repel pests.
Notes
- To grow rose hips in open ground in regions with cold climates, it is necessary to choose frost-resistant varieties.
- To protect rose hips from pests and diseases, it is necessary to use insecticides and fungicides.
- To obtain a good rose hip harvest, it is necessary to follow the watering and fertilizing regime.
Rose hips grow in a variety of climate zones, but they grow best in temperate regions.
1. Variety selection
When choosing a rosehip variety, the following factors must be taken into account:
- Purpose of cultivation. For cultivation as a medicinal crop, varieties with a high content of vitamin C are selected.
- Winter hardiness. Some varieties of rose hips can tolerate short-term frosts, while others require shelter for the winter.
2. Soil preparation
Rosehip is a light-loving and drought-resistant plant, so to grow it you need to prepare a sunny and well-drained place.
The soil for planting rose hips must be fertile and neutral or slightly acidic.
3. Landing
Rosehip seedlings are planted in the spring, when the threat of frost has passed.
Seedlings are planted in planting holes with a depth and diameter of 60-70 cm. A layer of drainage made of broken brick or crushed stone is poured into the planting hole, then a layer of fertile soil. The seedlings are planted so that the root collar is at soil level. After planting, the seedlings are watered abundantly.
4. Plant care
Rosehip is an unpretentious plant, but to obtain a good harvest the following measures must be taken:
- Watering. Rosehip is a drought-resistant plant, but during the growing season it is necessary to water the plants regularly, especially in hot weather.
- Feeding. During the period of active plant growth, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers is carried out. The first feeding is carried out in the phase of 3-4 true leaves, the second - in the flowering phase, the third - in the fruiting phase.
- Trimming. To form the rosehip crown, pruning is carried out. Pruning is carried out in the spring, before the buds open.
- Protection from pests and diseases. Rose hips are susceptible to various diseases and pests. To protect plants from pests and diseases, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments.
5. Harvest
Rose hips begin to bear fruit 2-3 years after planting. Rose hips ripen in September-October. The ripening of rose hips is determined by their characteristic color and softness. Rose hips are harvested by hand, cutting them off with the stem.
6. Diseases and pests
Rose hips are susceptible to the following diseases:
- Rust
- Powdery mildew
- Scab
Rose hips are susceptible to the following pests:
- Aphids
- Fruit moth
- Rosehip spider mite
Additional Tips
- To obtain an earlier harvest of rosehip, you can grow it as seedlings. Rosehip seedlings are grown at home or in greenhouses.
- To increase the productivity of rose hips, you can grow it next to other crops that repel pests.
Notes
- To grow rose hips in open ground in regions with cold climates, it is necessary to choose frost-resistant varieties.
- To protect rose hips from pests and diseases, it is necessary to use insecticides and fungicides.
- To obtain a good rose hip harvest, it is necessary to follow the watering and fertilizing regime.