本文发表在 rolia.net 枫下论坛Dig a hole that is about 45 cm by 45cm (18 inches by 18 inches), or at least 15cm (6 inches) deeper and wider than the roots themselves, suited to the shape of the roots. Sometimes roots will be growing only in one direction, so dig an oval-shaped hole to suit. Dig a round hole if roots are spreading in all directions. Mix in some organic matter with the soil from the hole. A handful of bone meal will aid in root development. Lay a stick across the hole so you will know exactly where the surface level will be. Make a small mound of soil on which to sit the rose, and spread out roots, combing out the roots with your fingers to keep them from crossing. Place the rose so that the bud union is 10 cm (4 inches) below soil level in zones 1-3, 7.5 cm (3 inches) below the soil in zone 4, and about 5 cm (2 inches) below the soil in zone 5+. This is approximate, the general rule is that the harsher the climate, the deeper the bud union should be buried.
Fill the hole about 2/3 full. Pack down soil with your feet, and water. After water has soaked in, fill hole and repeat packing and watering. This will ensure that there are no air pockets around the roots. Create a ‘catch-basin’ around the edge of the hole to catch water. Water again the following day with a water-soluble 10-52-10 fertilizer (the high middle number aids in root development), or water with manure or compost tea. You may want to mulch halfway up the stems for the first couple of weeks to prevent drying out. Water and fertilize this way once a week for the next three weeks.更多精彩文章及讨论,请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
Fill the hole about 2/3 full. Pack down soil with your feet, and water. After water has soaked in, fill hole and repeat packing and watering. This will ensure that there are no air pockets around the roots. Create a ‘catch-basin’ around the edge of the hole to catch water. Water again the following day with a water-soluble 10-52-10 fertilizer (the high middle number aids in root development), or water with manure or compost tea. You may want to mulch halfway up the stems for the first couple of weeks to prevent drying out. Water and fertilize this way once a week for the next three weeks.更多精彩文章及讨论,请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net