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Why Cherry Trees Don't Bear Fruit as They Used to: The Secret to Big Harvests
06.10.2023 19:31
Did you know that one tree can produce up to 50 kg of cherries?
But in order to achieve such results, it is necessary to follow the rules of agricultural technology, reminds the expert of the online publication BelNovosti, scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Trimming
Perhaps the main reason for the decrease in yield is improper pruning.
The explanation for this fact is quite simple: if pruning was done incorrectly, the growth decreases, and the shorter the growth, the fewer berries are formed on the branch.
Fertilizers
In addition, there is a close relationship between growth and soil fertility, which can only be maintained at the proper level with the help of fertilizers.
Soil
But even if you take care of adding fertilizers, the cherry will not be able to receive nutrients if the soil acidity is high, so do not forget about such a procedure as soil deoxidation.
Diseases and pests
Finally, if the tree is attacked by diseases and pests, you can’t expect a good harvest either: moniliosis, gummosis, rust and other diseases have a negative impact on flowering and fruit set.
