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What needs to be done to make apricots bear fruit: important information for gardeners
20.06.2024 13:45
Apricot is a fruit tree that can become a real decoration of any garden.
However, to enjoy its juicy fruits, certain conditions must be met.
How to make an apricot bear fruit?
Choosing the Right Landing Location
The first step to successfully growing apricot is choosing a suitable planting site.
Apricot loves light, so the best option would be a well-lit place protected from strong winds.
Lack of sun can lead to reduced yields and poor fruit quality.
Soil preparation
In order for the apricot to bear fruit, you need to pay attention to preparing the soil.
Ideal is loose, well-drained soil with a neutral or slightly alkaline reaction.
Apricot does not tolerate stagnant water, so it is recommended to avoid places with high groundwater levels.
Before planting, organic fertilizers such as compost or rotted manure are added to the soil to provide the tree with the necessary nutrition.
Correct fit
Apricot planting is carried out in spring or autumn. It is important to follow certain rules.
Dig a hole about 70 cm deep and wide.
Place a drainage layer (gravel or broken brick) at the bottom of the hole.
Place the seedling in the center of the hole and carefully cover the roots with soil.
Water the tree and mulch the area around the trunk.
Regular watering
Apricot is demanding of soil moisture, especially during the period of active growth and fruit formation.
Watering should be regular, but without excessive moisture. In summer, it is recommended to water the tree once a week, and in dry periods - twice a week.
Pruning and crown shaping
One of the important aspects of caring for apricot is its pruning. Pruning is carried out in the spring before the sap starts to flow and in the fall after the leaves have fallen.
Main purposes of pruning
Removal of diseased and damaged branches.
Formation of the crown, which provides good lighting and ventilation.
Reducing crown density.
Regular pruning helps improve yield and fruit quality.
Top dressing and fertilization
For active growth and fruiting, apricots need nutrients.
In spring, before flowering, it is recommended to apply nitrogen fertilizers, and during the period of fruit formation - potassium-phosphorus fertilizers.
It is important not to overdo it with nitrogen, as its excess can cause intensive growth of green mass to the detriment of fruiting.
Disease and pest control
Apricot is susceptible to a number of diseases and pest attacks. The main diseases include moniliosis, clasterosporium and bacterial cancer.
For prevention, it is recommended to spray with fungicides in early spring and autumn.
It is also important to observe sanitary measures: remove fallen leaves and fruits, cut and burn affected branches.
Pests such as aphids and codling moths can significantly reduce crop yields. To combat them, insecticides are used, and natural enemies of pests - birds and beneficial insects - are also attracted to the garden.
Earlier we told you what to do with currants after fruiting.
