Pour properly
Basically, almond trees love drought. Even long dry periods cannot harm them. However, abundant watering is extremely important for the successful rooting of young plants. These should be maintained regularly with sufficient water.
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Professional repotting
So that almond trees survive the change, four golden rules apply:
- Water freshly repotted plants regularly
- never let it dry out
- use rich soil (adding humus or compost)
- correct time (early spring or late summer)
When and how is it best to cut?
After the magnificent Heyday is the perfect time for an effective cut. This serves to rejuvenate or maintain the almond tree.
What to do in the event of a pest infestation or disease?
Immediate action on the part of the gardener is very important in the event of a pest infestation. This will prevent the pests from spreading. Generally there are only a few
Diseaseswhich threaten the pretty almond tree. Home remedies that you have made yourself often help here instead of chemical claws.Fertilize properly
From August onwards, young trees should no longer be fertilized in order to ensure optimal winter hardiness. Older almond trees generally only need selective care. Annual loosening of the soil is enough in this case. Fertilize is no longer necessary.
Special care in winter
Originally, almond trees are warmth-loving species. In the meantime, hardy varieties can also be bought in Germany. These can withstand particularly low temperatures down to minus 19 degrees Celsius.
Late frosts in spring are much more dangerous. The spring sun in the morning also has a negative effect on almond trees. A protected one Location or appropriate precautions can remedy this.
Non-hardy varieties can overwinter in pots. Since the almond tree loses its leaves in autumn, cool and dark rooms are suitable for wintering.
Tips & Tricks
Varieties with southern origins also get used to our climatic conditions. However, they should not be outdoors in the first few winter periods. After about three years, the almond tree can overwinter outside for the first time.