Apple 2024, September

You can only move an older apple tree to a limited extent, but a little effort when digging up and watering increases the chances of survival

In the apple tree, the root and trunk on which the scion of a productive variety is copulated is called the rootstock

If you want to grow an apple tree yourself, you should think about the different types of grafting

Regular thinning of an apple tree is necessary for young and old trees to ensure vitality and the harvest

Digging up an older apple tree by hand is not that easy, but it can be done with a few tricks and tools

Grafting an apple tree requires some experience, but with instructions it is an exciting experiment for hobby gardeners

If an apple tree that has not been cut correctly bears a lot of fruit, it may make sense to support the branches that are too heavy

The best way to tie an apple tree is to use a structure made of wooden posts and a soft binding material made of natural fibers

Watering is one of the most important care tasks for an apple tree in summer, as it is sensitive as it has shallow roots

With a little luck and sensitivity, you can also grow a grafted apple tree yourself from a rootstock and a scion

Removing an apple tree is not an easy task, but a piece of trunk on the rootstock can make the work easier as a power lever

In the apple tree, as in other fruit trees, reproduction occurs by fertilizing the flower with pollen from another tree

The right time to prune an apple tree is in winter; if necessary, pruning can also be done in summer and autumn

The standard trunk is a form of cultivation in the apple tree in which the leading branches only spread out from the trunk as a crown at a certain height

To promote vitality, you should usually prune an apple tree at least in winter, but preferably again in autumn

In order to propagate an apple tree with certain properties, a suitable scion must be grafted onto a seedling

The appearance of red bark on an apple tree can sometimes indicate a disease, but it is usually harmless green algae

An apple tree can be rejuvenated by targeted pruning; sometimes a new apple variety can also be grafted

If an apple tree does not bloom, there can be various reasons such as lack of watering, nutrients or incorrect pruning

Whether the apples are to be harvested in midsummer or autumn depends on the respective apple variety and the location. Learn more about it here

For an apple tree, the correct fertilization is not only responsible for the harvest yield, but also for the vitality of the tree

There are several thousand varieties of apple trees worldwide, of which several hundred are used for cultivation in Central Europe

With a little luck and skill, you can graft a home-grown seedling made from apple cores with scions and use them to refine it

A half-trunk is an apple tree whose crown branches out from a height of 80 to 120 centimeters

Proper apple tree care includes regular pruning, watering during dry periods and long-term fertilization

The apple blossom is the starting point for every yield on an apple tree and is therefore very important for the care of apple trees

An apple tree is repeatedly exposed to attacks by various pests, which should be combated effectively if the infestation is too severe

Tree pruning is by far the most important care measure so that an apple tree can stay he althy and bear lots of fruit

The apple tree is not actually susceptible to disease if it is cared for well, but various pests can still reduce the yield

Powdery mildew is one of the most dreaded diseases in apple trees; it can best be combated with regular inspection and pruning

Summer pruning, along with winter pruning, is one of the most important care measures for vitality and yield on the apple tree

Even a young apple tree should be brought into the right shape for later growth with regular cuts

A tree diary is kept for an apple tree so that forecasts for flowering and harvest times can be made using the data

An old apple tree can still be pruned heavily if its yield or tree he alth leaves something to be desired

Of the more than 20,000 apple varieties worldwide, only around 60 are actually used commercially in Central Europe, but it's worth looking for old varieties

Here you will get an overview of the best-known and most popular dessert apple varieties! You will also find out which old varieties are recommended

When planting an apple tree, pruning should be carried out as this makes it easier for it to grow and sprout

Homemade apple compote is a delicacy and can be excellently preserved. Find out how to can apple compote here

Canning apples is always a success if you follow the instructions carefully. Find out here the best way to preserve apples

The codling moth is a butterfly whose larvae cause great damage through their feeding behavior. This is how you fight the pest effectively