Apricot is a sweet and juicy fruit that is not as difficult to care for as it seems at first glance. In the article, we will talk about the important points in caring for a tree and share a life hack.
Care and cultivation
You can plant in spring and autumn, but no later than September 25. Wait for the first fruits 5 years after planting. Apricot does not tolerate acidic and heavy clay soils, stagnant melt, groundwater and rainwater. Do not plant young plants on a flat area, but create artificial hills for them.
You will need to protect the crop from pests and diseases. You must remove all diseased branches and shoots in a timely manner, as well as collect diseased leaves and fruits with their subsequent disposal. It is also necessary to periodically carry out a complete disinfection with chemicals and a solution of quenched soda.
Apricot grows much faster than other trees, so it needs to be cut two or three times a year.
Life hack
To avoid poor or insufficient pollination as the reason for the lack of apricot fruiting, attract more beneficial pollinating insects (bees, bumblebees) to the garden. To do this, plant nectar-bearing flowers between the rows, which will bloom simultaneously with the apricot varieties you have chosen.
