Spring is the time of bloom
After this Pruning on a frost-free day between January and March, the apple tree can start the new gardening season as one of the first flowering fruit trees. It is with the Apple varieties generally so that the first leaves are often only withered when the Apple blossoms drive out. During this time, sunny and rather windless days are important, so that there are enough flying insects such as bees and Bumblebees the flowers to pollination can visit. In addition, dead branches can now be recognized and removed after the shoot has taken place on the rest of the tree.
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Proper care in summer
In summer it is already becoming apparent how many apples are expected to ripen on the tree by autumn. In particularly high-yielding years, it may be necessary to harvest the weaker fruits ahead of time Summer cut in order to give the remaining fruits the chance to fully ripen on the tree. In addition, errors from
Winter pruning corrected and the vertically rising shoot tips above the Treetop removed. In summary, the following should be in the summer Maintenance measures take place on the apple tree:- the summer cut
- strong Water at weekly intervals
- removing excess fruit
- the control of the treetop up Diseases and Fungal attack
The apple tree in autumn and winter
in the autumn After the harvest, the apples are stored and the leaves are removed from under the tree. In this way diseases and fungal infections can be avoided. In winter, apple trees do not need any special protection, unless they are at risk of frost Seedlings in the pot.
Tips & Tricks
If the care of an apple tree is neglected, it can quickly lead to an infestation with diseases or a decrease in the yield. If you need help with maintenance and pruning, neighbors or the local horticultural association can often help.
