Growing apricot tree, some gardeners have to deal with difficulties. This heat-loving plant, and late spring frosts, as well as and early autumn, are harmful to plants. The tree stuck and gave the harvest you need to choose varieties that are resistant to frost.
For example, "The Son of red-faced" - a small tree with abundant fruiting. Berries orange-red, ripen in late summer. Grade "Orlovich" - on this tree berries are located mainly on the young branches. The plant begins to harvest in 3 years. Grade "Hardy" - please berries in 5 years. He ripen apricots in late July early August. These varieties are characterized by their resistance to frost.
Planting seedlings, you need to choose a location. Well, if it's a sunny open space t. To. Apricot like a lot of heat and light.
For the tree needs fertile soil. If the station earth is no different fertility, the soil should be drawn up specifically. The soil for seedlings prepared as follows. Fertile soil mix (topsoil) with humus, add fertilizer and ash, all thoroughly mixed in a separate container. After that, dig a pit for apricot and to pour part of the soil. Liberally sprinkle divorced potassium permanganate, give soak. Potassium permanganate will prevent pests from the young apricot. After that, in the pit to do a mound, which set the sapling. Spread the roots over the mound, it will allow the plant to take root better and faster.
The barrel must adhere to the hand vertically. Sprinkle the plant fertile soil, carefully tamping. Then make a roll, to get well. Roller will prevent the leakage of water. It is important to note that all fruit trees on the neck of the stem near the roots have a build-up. It can not deepen - the tree can not bear fruit in the future.
Watering seedling need moderately, enough of a bucket. After watering, when all the water is absorbed by the earth lightly podryhlit. should be watered again before hibernation tree (in dry weather). Well until frost apricot need to sprinkle the dry leaves, straw. This will protect the roots of plants from frost and cold winter. Tie and put the support is not necessary for wood. Apricot fairly flexible. It is important to remember that this culture should be planted in the fall.
Wood quickly take root and is growing rapidly. Properly prepared soil at planting, the plant will provide power for the first growth. After 2 - 3 years of life, this plant poor soil will not be terrible. This is important for the future of the crop, which is sure to please all.