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- Reproduction and propagation of the apple tree
- The natural reproduction of the apple tree
- Seed-grown apple trees offer surprises
- Commercial cultivation relies on grafted trees
- Tips & Tricks
Reproduction and propagation of the apple tree
The apple tree is today in the worldwide commercial and private cultivation in several dew varieties. These are partly caused by natural crosses, but also by targeted breeding over time.
The natural reproduction of the apple tree
The apple tree, like other fruit trees, also depends on the pollination of apple blossoms by insects, so that fruits for the harvest and thus seeds for an increase occur. Most apple trees are self-sterile, which means that pollen from flowers on the same tree is not sufficient for successful fertilization. So at least one other tree of a pollinator species must be in the flying radius of the bees and bumblebees to enable pollination. When planting an apple tree in the garden, you should keep this in mind and, if necessary, plant several complementary trees.
Seed-grown apple trees offer surprises
In an apple seedling pulled from pips, the genetic information of the fruit bearing tree is always associated with those of the pollen donor. Since the pollen selection in the wild can not be determined exactly, so surprises may arise in the first fruits and in the growth habit. Although unedited apple trees can also bring a good yield of large and sweet fruits, but this will only become apparent after about seven to ten years.
Commercial cultivation relies on grafted trees
In commercial cultivation and to a large extent also in private gardens are today almost exclusively ennobled apple trees. These consist today usually of a weak as possible waking surface and a copulated Edelreiser.For propagation with the refining method, you should use as possible in the winter cut prunus of proven varieties such as the following:
These are climatically better adapted to the local climatic conditions than most apple varieties available in the regular food trade.
Tips & Tricks
It is an exciting experiment, especially for children, to grow an apple tree from a core in a pot. Pay attention to a seedling in the pot but always on a sufficient water supply.