Fruit trees are not only a beautiful decoration of our garden, but also benefit from delicious and he althy fruit. It is more and more popular to plant fruit trees such as apple trees, cherries, pear trees, apricots, peaches and plums in gardens. Caring for them is not as difficult as it may seem, it is enough to follow the schedule of tasks assigned to the appropriate seasons. The prices of fruit trees fluctuate between a dozen or so and several dozen zlotys.Cheaper seedlings can be found in larger stores, while the more expensive ones can be found in gardening stores, as well as at markets or bazaars. In the case of the latter, we have greater confidence in their quality and chances of being accepted.
Contents:
- When to plant fruit trees?
- How to plant fruit trees?
- How to graft fruit trees?
When to plant fruit trees?
Seedlings of fruit trees come in two forms, one is sold with the root system open, the other is sold in pots with the roots in the ground. Planting fruit trees with an uncovered root system should take place during the dormant period, i.e. in early spring (March-April) or autumn (November). Trees grown in pots can be planted all year round, but it's best to do it in spring.
How to protect fruit trees against spring fungal diseases?
The old truth that prevention is better than cure is also justified in the case of plants. Spring weather is especially conducive to fungal diseases, so it is worth taking care of your fruit trees in advance. An experienced gardener can reach for a plant protection calendar with a fruit plant protection program, a less experienced gardener should have copper fungicides in his tray, eg Miedzian 50 WP or Miedzian Extra 350 SC. Both preparations have a very wide range of applications in the protection of fruit trees. They protect not only against basic fungal diseases, but also against selected bacterial diseases. Moreover, both are approved for use in organic farming. The greatest effectiveness is obtained when spraying in the early spring (February-March), still in the leafless period.
- says Dr. Eng. Tomasz Mróz
How to plant fruit trees?
In order for the fruit trees to catch on and grow into juicy fruit in the future, it is worth choosing a sunny place to plant them. At the planting site, a 60 cm hole should be dug every 1 meter, depending on the type of soil fertility and the size of the root system. It is worth filling the hole with fertile soil mixed with compost. Once the root system has been exposed, it is a good idea to trim the dry roots before planting them in the ground. At the end, we tread the buried soil creating a small depression and water it thoroughly.
What spraying can be done on budding trees?
The answer to this question is neither easy nor unambiguous. The dates of spraying depend both on the cultivated species of fruit trees, the stage of plant development and the life cycle of their pathogens and pests. In addition, we distinguish leaf and flower buds and various stages in their development. In order to properly protect your fruit trees, it is worth using the plant protection calendar, in this case with the fruit plant protection program.The plant protection calendar is a guide for the diagnosis of diseases and pests and the use of plant protection products based on proper monitoring, forecasting and harmfulness thresholds.
- says Dr. Eng. Tomasz Mróz
How to graft fruit trees?
Grafting fruit trees should be done in the spring, when the growing season has not yet begun, or just after it has started, when the sap has started to circulate inside the tree. This treatment allows you to combine frost-resistant varieties with a tree with a noble variety of fruit. From trees with good quality fruit, cut off a twig at the right angle and attach it to the basic variety. We secure the connection with a suitable ribbon and paste. Experienced gardeners do it extremely efficiently and thus can enjoy he althy, plump fruit for many years.
