Why an apple tree doesn't bear fruit every year: it's not just about the variety and age of the tree
This question is asked by many beginning gardeners who expect their apple trees to bear fruit all year round.
The apple tree can be safely called the most popular tree among amateur gardeners. Apricot or actinidia is not found in everyone's garden, but there is always room for at least one apple tree.
Once the tree reaches "mature" age, it should bear fruit every year. But in practice, gardeners harvest once every two seasons.
Some blame the variety, while others think the apple tree is too old or too young. In fact, the problem is usually something else.
The fact is that the plant does not have enough strength to form new buds. Each fruitful year is a huge expenditure of nutrients.
Their supply needs to be constantly replenished in order to count on year-round fruiting, otherwise you will have to wait until the tree “rests”.
Apple trees, like many fruit trees, require fertilizers that contain three main macroelements: nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus.
In addition, annual pruning is necessary. Then the apple tree will delight you with fruits every year without interruptions for the "rest season".
