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- The apple tree in autumn
- The right harvest of apples
- In the fall, lay the foundation for next year
- Tips & Tricks
The apple tree in autumn
In autumn, many vegetables and fruits are ripe for harvest. Depending on the variety, apples are usually harvested in the autumn, but at the same time certain care measures have to be taken to ensure the harvest of the next year.
The right harvest of apples
In autumn, many apples fresh from the tree are a real delicacy. These are ideally picked by hand from the ladder and gently twisted with the stem from the branch so as not to break branches. In addition, apples, with the exception of cider apples, are not shaken off the tree either, as falling down will otherwise produce bruises that will considerably shorten the shelf life of the apples. A rich harvest offers not only the storage of apples for the winter and spring, but also the processing to delicious apple juice. This is done by Keltereien often for a relatively low fee, but larger quantities can also be worth the purchase of their own juicer.
In the fall, lay the foundation for next year
Not only the harvest should determine the work in the garden in autumn. Also check the results of main cut in spring and summer cut at this time of the year. If branches or branches are bent under the weight of large apples, they can now be removed before the winter. The apple tree is one of the fruit tree species that can be cut at different times of the year:
In autumn, a so-called rejuvenation cut can be carried out, in which an old apple tree gets its crown so far illuminated that it can drive out with new vitality.
Tips & Tricks
In autumn fall after the harvest also leaves from the branches of the apple tree. This should not be left lying on the ground under the treetop, especially in shady areas. Otherwise it could have a beneficial effect on a possible fungal attack. It is better to let the accumulating leaves compost on a slightly removed compost pile and to lime the apple tree around the trunk.