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Cut Barbara branch on Barbara Day 2019

If on the 4th December 2019 marks the anniversary of the name day of Saint Barbara, a hustle and bustle can be observed in the field, forest and garden. Crowds of folk folk are on the way to cut branches from fruit trees or forsythia bushes and put them in water. On this day of remembrance a traditional custom is celebrated, at the climax of which on Christmas Eve the cut Barbara branches are in full bloom. The popular ritual is associated with an abundance of secular and religious meanings. ...

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Preventive control of maggots in cherries (sweet cherries)

The cherry fruit fly is a great enemy of fruit growers. The flies spread very quickly and multiply quickly. The cherry fruit fly looks similar to a normal housefly. After the eggs have been laid, the larvae hatch into the now ripe cherries.Eat the inside of the cherry to the stone. The cherry starts to rot and then falls to the ground. If you don't pick them up and dispose of them right away, after approx. five to six weeks the maggots. They dig into the ground to hibernate. There they pupate...

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Maggots and worms in sweet cherries

If the cherries are already infected, countermeasures can no longer be taken. Therefore, control must take place at the time of oviposition.Means for controlling the cherry fruit fliesCherry fruit flies overwinter in the ground and begin to lay eggs in May or June. Here they are dependent on the warmest and dry weather possible, so the flight time of these insects shifts depending on the weather. They mainly fly to the yellow fruits to lay their eggs there, so they can be fought with yellow t...

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Tree pruning tips: apple tree, cherry tree and walnut

Apple, cherry and walnut trees need to be pruned so that they do not become too big and so that they bear beautiful fruit. There are some basic rules that should be observed when cutting:The basics of cutting apple, cherry and walnut treesBasically he has Pruning the purpose, starting from the central shoot, to create strong main shoots all around at regular intervals. These leading branches should branch off like floors at the same height - the result is called "juice scales". There should b...

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Is the ornamental peach edible?

The ornamental peach is a real ornament in the garden in spring due to its flowers and can be an eye-catcher for years as one of the first flowering plants. However, this is only the case if the tree is properly cared for. The comprehensive instructions show what is important and what must be observed.LocationThe ornamental peach needs a sunny to partially shaded and protected location. The plants should be warm and not exposed to cold wind or extreme rainfall. This is especially true for the...

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Cutting sour cherries: 21 tips for the right cut

If you want to harvest a lot of sour cherries in summer, you have to take good care of your sour cherry tree. This includes skillful pruning after the harvest. When which shoots the scissors see depends on whether it is a sweet cherries or a morello cherries.UpbringingIn the first few years after planting, a framework is built up from a center and around four shoots. Scaffold drive extensions are cut by half in the first five years. Wild shoots are completely removed in summer. The sour cherr...

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Persimmon tree: ideal varieties for growing and care tips

It doesn't always have to be an apple tree. Other trees also bear delicious fruit. How about a persimmon tree? This exotic with the pale yellow flowers and orange-colored fruits comes a long way from Asia and is increasingly making itself at home with us. Mostly in the bucket but every now and then it also conquers the garden. This is how you become a good host to him.Origin and appearanceThe ebony plants are the khaki family (botanically Diospyros kaki). This tree, which comes from Asia and ...

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Ornamental plum from A-Z: Care and cutting of the ornamental plum tree

Reddish leaves, a sea of ​​flowers in pink or white, plus sweet fruits and dense growth - the Ornamental plum or Prunus Cerasifera, as it is called by its botanical name, can be a highlight in the Be garden. In order for it to become an ornament, however, the right care is required. A green thumb is not required for this. The corresponding knowledge of the requirements is sufficient.LocationOrnamental plums are not picky about their location - sun to partial shade are suitable for them. Due t...

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Orchard meadow: create and maintain

The orchard serves plants and animals as a habitat, has a positive impact on the environment and can even be financially profitable. We show what is important.Benefits and propertiesThe orchard meadow is an important habitat. This applies to both animals and plants. They can prevent soil erosion on slopes. In addition, old, regional species are preserved on them. Orchards are therefore an important contribution to protecting the environment.For this reason, some federal states also provide fi...

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How fast does an apple tree grow?

Anyone who plants an apple tree (Malus) needs a little patience. It takes about ten years from the apple core to the first harvest. However, growing a plant from an apple core is so complex that hobby gardeners usually buy a tree from a dealer. Fruit trees are often offered bare-rooted, i.e. without a root ball, with a height of around 80 centimeters. Larger trees with a height of about 120 centimeters can be purchased in the container with pronounced roots.How an apple tree growsNote the cor...

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