The taste and juiciness of apples largely depend on the variety and watering, but if the tree does not eat well, the fruits grow loose. The volume of the harvest is also directly affected by how rich the soil is in nutrients: when there are not enough nutrients, the ovary crumbles every day. In order for apple trees to consistently produce fruit, they need special feeding in June. Which ones, said the author of the Zen channel “Favorite Dacha. Garden and Vegetable Garden” (12+).
Trees older than five years It is useful to give a bucket of manure, humus or compost. Fertilizers are embedded in the ground when digging – it also improves air access to the roots and prevents weeds from growing. If there is no ready-made organic matter, it will be replaced by an infusion of weeds. To do this, two parts of the weed are poured with eight parts of water and left to ferment for five days. The prepared liquid is poured out, retreating 30–50 cm from the trunk. The remaining herbal mass is also buried in the ground.
In June, apple trees are additionally fed minerals high in phosphorus and potassium. In order not to waste money, gardeners make an infusion of ash: 200 g of the product per 10 liters of water, leave for a day. For more accurate nutrition, buy ready-made fertilizers in stores. You can take superphosphate (30 g per 10 liters of water) and a solution of potassium sulfate (30 g per 10 liters of water). They are introduced one by one into a moist tree trunk circle with a break of a week.
“Targeted fertilizers labeled “Summer for fruit crops” work as an alternative and even more effective. They contain the entire basic complex of valuable elements that are already in a form easily digestible by plants,” shares the author of the blog.
If the apple trees are heavily damaged by aphids, For better recovery, it is worth shedding the tree trunk circle with “Viohumus” paste. It contains a lot of nitrogen. Plus, this paste contains useful acids and even natural antibiotics. The solution is quickly absorbed, so the result is noticeable within a week.
To the varietal qualities of apples are fully revealed, Organics and minerals must be alternated. Then soil salinization will not happen – and this is what often causes root diseases. In addition, it is organic matter that makes the fruits juicy and tasty, while minerals are more responsible for preserving the ovary and other processes.
We previously reported why mulch should not be used when caring for strawberries.
