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- Cutting the apricot correctly: Practical tips
- Like other fruit trees
- Tip: Cut just above an eye that is directed outwards.
- The following is blended:
- Find the right time:
- Tips & Tricks
Cutting the apricot correctly: Practical tips
There are several options for pruning apricots. Learn about the subtle differences between the winter and summer cuts.
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The aim when blending the apricot is an adequate supply of flowers, leaves and fruits with:
So hobby gardeners offer their apricot tree good conditions for lush prosperity. A rich harvest follows depending on the variety from July to September.
Important basics:
Primarily, the apricot tree is less pruned, but rather lighted. Always pay attention to a slightly slanted cut when cutting. Ideally, disinfected and very sharp cutting tool is used. When cutting this must not squeeze the branches under any circumstances.
Tip: Cut just above an eye that is directed outwards.
For the prevention of pest infestation and diseases you treat larger cuts (about 2 Euro-piece size) with tree resin. An ideal cut is also characterized by the fact that the apricot has a roof-shaped crown. An angle of 45 degrees is optimal.
In the first and second year after, all the competition will be blended. In this way, the master drive can develop freely.
The following is blended:
Find the right time:
For our regions the regular blending after the harvest is recommended. Depending on the variety, summer clipping takes place between August and October. In any case, should not announce any frosts.
Should you miss this time, then offers a winter cut. Between March and April choose a frost-free moment. Make sure that primarily annual shoots intersect.
Tips & Tricks
In particularly loamy soils enjoy apricot trees with magnificent growth. In these cases, the annual pruning plays an important role.
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