Key Points and Detailed Methods of Apple Tree Management Techniques

There are now quite a few apple varieties, among which Red Fuji apples still dominate. In addition, many places in our country have now successfully trial-planted apples, which shows that the cultivation and management techniques for apple trees have also become more refined. So for fruit growers, high yield and high quality are the best choice, and high yield and high quality in apple trees cannot be achieved without their management techniques. Below, let us learn about these management techniques together.

1. Fruit tree pruning

Pruning of apple trees is divided into summer pruning and winter pruning, and summer pruning is also called pre-bloom supplementary pruning. When pruning apple trees in winter, we all follow the approach of pruning old, weak, diseased, pest-damaged, damaged and densely growing branches, while retaining strong and vigorous branches. Only in this way can the best results be achieved and a certain foundation laid for a high yield the following year. Summer pruning is mainly a supplement to winter pruning; it is enough to prune some of the branches and leaves that were missed in winter and do not meet the standards.

2. Fertilization and irrigation

Fertilization and watering management for apple trees are extremely important. Fertilization is generally divided into ring trench application, radial trench application, broadcast application, strip application, hole application and so on. For base fertilizer, we mainly use compost and apply it in trenches. When fertilizing, if we use highly effective fertilizer types, then we do not need to pay too much attention to the fertilization method. Next, we also need to combine root-side fertilization and fertilizer spraying methods, so as to maximize the guarantee of apple quality. As for watering, what we need to note is that during the vigorous branch growth period, watering should be carried out, and then also at the flowering stage, fruit-swelling stage and later stage, but in the later stage we should reduce the amount of watering as much as possible. At the same time, during watering, the amount should not fluctuate too much, as this may cause fruit cracking.

3. Pinching and bud removal

Pinching and bud removal are usually carried out around June each year. First, we need to reasonably prune away the new shoots that have grown too densely, generally removing those growing upright and retaining those growing flat or at an angle. Next, for the new buds after growth, some should be reasonably wiped away so as to prevent the branches and leaves from becoming too lush and affecting nutrient supply. This can not only improve the ventilation of the tree canopy, but also help the accumulation of nutrients and promote the formation of flower buds.

4. Flower thinning and fruit thinning

Flower thinning is generally carried out during full bloom. If an apple tree blooms too profusely, then we need to thin out the excess flowers, keeping only just the right number of flowers on each branch. Next, after the flowers fade, generally about two weeks later, when fruit set is basically complete, what we need to do is gently pick off deformed fruit, weak fruit and densely set fruit. Carrying out flower thinning and fruit thinning can actually achieve a very good effect in protecting flowers and fruit, and at the same time ensures the yield and quality of the apples.

5. Other management

In fact, there is quite a lot of management work for apple trees. For example, for protecting flowers and fruit, we can also achieve the effect by spraying Huaduole, Guoduole and so on. Next, girdling can also increase the fruit-setting rate and reduce fruit drop. Finally, there is the prevention and control of pests and diseases, such as the control of red spiders, leaf rollers, aphids, longhorn beetles and so on, for which trichlorfon, dimethoate and so on can be used.

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