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- Sweet fruit in the garden: Tips for the care of the plum tree
- Is casting necessary?
- Implement, know how!
- What should be considered when pruning?
- Note:
- Pests: prevent, recognize, act
- What to do about diseases?
- When is fertilization necessary?
- Do you need special care in winter?
- Tips & Tricks
Sweet fruit in the garden: Tips for the care of the plum tree
The easy-care Prunus domestica thrives as a beautiful fruit tree on all soils. Find out in this article which handles support growth and development positively.
Is casting necessary?
After planting, regular watering promotes rooting. Older specimens need no additional water from the second year. However, you can help the plum tree with extra water during long dry seasons in summer. It is advisable to use soft rainwater for casting.
Implement, know how!
If the plum tree is to change its location, many roots are to be carried. Dig out as big a globe as possible. The spring is suitable for repositioning. Remove the flowers in the first year and water regularly. In this way, the plum tree roots faster.
What should be considered when pruning?
After the end of the dormancy is a spring cut. Alternatively, a shaping pruning can take place in autumn after harvest. During the summer months, a regular blight of dry branches supports growth. In addition, this supports the ripening of fruits.
Note:
Pests: prevent, recognize, act
Aphids, caterpillars and other unwanted guests like to populate the plum tree. Primarily suitable natural predators for natural control. Furthermore, infested fruit should be removed. A spread is prevented.
What to do about diseases?
On the leaves and fruits diseases of Prunus domestica can be recognized. Affected parts are to be removed immediately from the tree as well as from the garden.
When is fertilization necessary?
When planting young plum trees, a dose of compost is recommended. Older specimens get fertilization every two to three years. Use primarily pollutant-free compost, dung or manure. Alternatively, special liquid fertilizers for fruit trees from specialist retailers are suitable.
Do you need special care in winter?
Over the winter months no special protection is necessary. This applies when the plum tree is in a protected location.
Tips & Tricks
The Prunus domestica grows in numerous variants. When choosing new plum trees, it is recommended to plant two different varieties. They provide fresh plums from July to October.
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