If the apple tree hardly produces any flowers and later produces fruit, there can be completely different reasons for this. We explain some of these causes and have valuable tips on how you can effectively stimulate the tree's flowering.
Why doesn't the apple tree bear fruit?
In addition tolate frostsandmissing pollinatorsorpollinator varietiesthe so-calledcan be used for this Alternanz be responsible. Incorrect pruning measures or excessive nitrogen-based fertilization can also be to blame if the apple tree does not produce fruit.
Why are late frosts so dangerous for the apple harvest?
Late frostsdamagenot only the alreadyopen flowersand smallfruit sets,can In addition, theflower bases are affected by the sudden cold snap. Unfortunately, capricious weather cannot be influenced and you may have to forego this year's harvest after late frosts.
Why does an incorrect cut lead to a failed harvest?
After pruning too muchthe apple tree puts all itsstrength into the new growth. The flowering is much smaller.
- Prune professionally and only shorten certain shoots.
- Avoid any pruning measures every few years.
Why does the apple tree need pollinators and pollinators?
Apple treesare not self-pollinatingandneed a suitable pollen donor in the immediate vicinity. Fertilization only works if there are enough insects for the transfer of pollen from one tree to another.
- When planting, make sure that there is an apple tree that is compatible with the variety you want nearby.
- Promote the settlement of insects through suitable housing (€26.00 on Amazon).
- It is also important that the hard-working helpers find food in your garden all year round.
Why are there so few fruits on the apple tree in one year?
This is due to the naturalfluctuation of the fruit yieldin a two-year rhythm (Alternance): In one year the trees are so full of apples, that the branches threaten to break and the following year they produce almost no yield. However, you can effectively increase flowering in the second year by thinning out excess flowers and fruits.
Why does an apple tree that is too well fertilized not bear fruit?
Applying too much of a nitrogen-based fertilizer will result inheavy growthof thebranchesandroots. As with incorrect pruning, an oversupply of nitrogen also results in a lack of flowering. That's why it makes sense to supply the apple tree sparingly with compost or natural fertilizer.
How old does an apple tree have to be to bear fruit?
Untilreproductive maturity, which we see in lots of flowers and crisp apples,needsalso a fruit treesome time. Depending on the variety, it can take between three and ten years until it blooms properly for the first time.
With a freshly planted apple tree, you just have to be patient until you can bite into the first, self-harvested fruits.
Tip
Grinding an apple tree
If the apple tree doesn't want to bloom at all, creating a fruit belt is sometimes the last option to encourage the tree to do so. At the end of March, place a sturdy wire around the trunk. Support this with some rubber strips or pieces of wood. By the time it is removed in autumn, the apple tree has almost always produced plenty of flower buds for the next year.
