Planting rules and recommendations for caring for an apple tree

The apple tree is one of the most common fruit crops found in almost every plot. And all this is due to its resistance to winter, drought, and the ability to adapt to all natural conditions. Apple tree care is an important part of getting a rich apple harvest.

The apple tree is a representative of the genus of deciduous trees with sweet and sour-sweet fruits, and this culture is common throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Residents of other countries are making a lot of effort so that the apple tree takes root on their site.

Many types of apple trees are grown as ornamental plants for parks and gardens. After all, the tree gives not only fruits, but also a fascinating view, because hundreds of delicate snow-white flowers bloom on a blooming apple tree.

Every gardener, before planting an apple tree, should familiarize himself with all the necessary information.

By the nature of their use, apple trees are divided into:

Fruit and Ornamental

Height:

-Semi-dwarf

-Dwarf

-Low-growing

-Tall

But the most important information that every gardener should know when purchasing this crop is the types of crowns:

-A sprawling crown-tree will occupy a large area and, accordingly, give a large shadow.

- Weeping Crown - The weeping apple tree is one of the most beautiful plants in the world. Compared to an ordinary apple tree, the weeping fruits are small, the flowers are soft pink in color during the flowering period, and the foliage acquires a purple hue during the autumn season.

- Columnar - the tree grows in one trunk, there are few branches extending from the trunk, and the existing branches grow straight up. Poorly tolerates frost. Fruits well, fruits are juicy, large, bright.

Landing rules

Let's figure out the rules for planting apple trees for a successful harvest in the future.

1) A lit place for planting, taking into account the fact that there are no large trees nearby.

2) The very soil for planting must be fertile.

3) The apple tree does not like stagnant groundwater underneath. It is advisable for the successful growth of the tree that the groundwater flows below the level of 1.5 meters.

Compliance with all of the above rules is the key to growth and a good harvest in the future.

Preparing the pit for planting

The pit is prepared in advance, about 14 days before planting. 100-150 centimeters in diameter, up to 100 centimeters deep.

The soil of the pit should contain humus, peat, manure and, most importantly, compost. If there is a lack of one of the components, then the existing ones can be mixed with fertile soil.

It is worth starting planting only after the soil in the pit lags behind. After planting, the tree should be tied to the pegs, and the soil around it should be tamped. Water with 3-4 buckets of water per tree.

Apple tree care

Caring for this cultural representative is necessary, but not difficult. All that is required of you is to regularly weed and loosen the soil with a pitchfork so as not to harm the roots.