When the harvest is harvested and the leaves begin to fall, many summer residents believe that the season is over. But it is in October that the health of the garden for the next year is laid. At this time, fruit trees especially need support: their immunity is weakened, the bark is vulnerable, and any crack can become a breeding ground for diseases.
One of the simplest and most proven ways to help trees is to add wood ash under the trunks. This is not a fertilizer in the usual sense, but rather a natural protector. It does not stimulate growth, but it saturates the soil with potassium and phosphorus, strengthens shoot tissue and makes the bark more resistant to temperature changes.
It is better to do this after most of the foliage has fallen. It is enough to lightly loosen the soil around the trunk and evenly distribute 2-3 handfuls of ash. If the weather is dry, you can water it with warm water, so the beneficial substances will reach the roots faster.
In spring, such trees do not become covered with brown spots, do not shed their ovaries and do not suffer from frost damage. Even the old apple and pear trees that used to get sick every spring are strong and ready to bloom.
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Question and answer:
Why does ash protect against disease?
It raises the pH of the soil, creating an unfavorable environment for fungi such as scab and moniliosis.
How much ash does one tree need?
200–300 g is enough for an adult tree. 1–2 handfuls for young seedlings.
