Why plums fall off: 5 banal reasons and tricks to solve the problem
13.07.2023 16:12
A plum is a wonderful fruit, but it is very unpleasant to watch it fall to the ground.
You can try spraying the tree, increasing watering, or coming up with more effective fertilizers.
However, there are five main reasons why the fruits of this tree fall off.
If you get rid of these errors, you can solve the problem.
What exactly needs to be corrected in the process of plum care
Here are five recommendations.
- Insufficient watering. The tree does not tolerate a lack of moisture well, as its roots are too deep. Water more often and more abundantly so that moisture penetrates 40-60 cm.
- Proper nutrition. Include nitrogen and potassium in the fertilizing menu. These components will improve leaf growth and prevent fruit from falling off before ripening.
- Pollination problem. It is better to plant friendly varieties close to each other. For example, plant "Yellow self-fertile" and "Morning" not far from each other.
- Pest control. It's an obvious fact, but pests are the cause of fruit shedding.
- Insurmountable causes. Of course, you will not be able to cope with extremely severe frosts, storms, and so on.
