Apple tree

None of us doubts the usefulness of a sweet, sour, rosy and aromatic apple, especially if it is picked from a tree grown with our own hands!

But to get a juicy fruit you will need to work hard. However, the apple tree cannot be classified as a capricious plant; in order for the tree to please with its high yield, it is enough to follow the basic agrotechnical rules for its cultivation.

An important point is the choice of variety

Seriously work on developing new ones varieties Apple tree breeders began at the beginning of the 19th century.

Naturally, today it is not difficult to find a tree whose fruits meet the highest requirements:

  • to taste
  • to size and appearance
  • to the ripening period and shelf life

Among more than a thousand varieties grown today, you can choose from:

  • according to the size of the tree itself, you may want to plant a dwarf plant, or a vigorous one, if the size of the plot allows it,
  • by yield
  • winter hardiness and disease resistance

These are the moments that help you make the right choice of the best apple varieties. Next, you can start searching for and purchasing a quality seedling; we will try to tell you the most important criteria to pay attention to.

Proper planting of an apple tree in the ground

The task is not difficult, but for a good result you will need:

  • know how to choose the right place for landings apple trees, with deep groundwater
  • learn how to create such conditions artificially
  • make sure that the soil becomes neutrally acidic, in case of a strong pH deviation towards acidification

It is recommended to determine the optimal timing for planting a tree depending on the geographic location of your area of ​​residence. This is usually mid-autumn or spring, until the buds begin to bloom.

During the planting process, you will need to track the depth of the root collar; if its location is incorrect relative to the ground line, there is no way to talk about successful fruiting of the plant.

Care and pest control

You will need to master the rules for performing all types of tree pruning, including shaping.

Let us remind you that timely fertilizing and watering will help you grow beautiful, healthy tree.

Having become familiar with the grafting technique, you can get a harvest of different varieties, having only a couple of apple trees.

Pest control is a serious matter; we note that it is much easier to prevent the possibility of diseases and the appearance of harmful insects than to deal with existing problems. Tips on seasonal processing of apple trees will be of significant help to you.

We wish you success in growing, may your apple trees delight you with a bountiful harvest!