The magnificent almond blossom delights every gardener's heart in spring. If young plants have been successfully accustomed to the new location, annual care is particularly easy.

Pour right

Basically, almond trees love drought. Even long periods of drought cannot harm them. However, abundant watering is extremely important for successful rooting of young plants. These should be regularly maintained with sufficient water.

Professional repotting

There are four golden rules to ensure that almond trees survive the change:

  • Water newly repotted plants regularly
  • never let it dry out
  • use rich soil (add humus or compost)
  • right timing (early spring or late summer)

When and how best to cut?

After the magnificent flowering period is the perfect time for an effective pruning. This serves to rejuvenate or preserve the almond tree.

What to do in case of pest infestation or disease?

In the event of a pest infestation, immediate action on the part of the gardener is very important. This prevents the pests from spreading. In general, there are only a few diseases that threaten the pretty almond tree. Instead of using chemicals, home remedies that you make yourself often help.

Correct fertilization

From August, young trees should no longer be fertilized in favor of optimal winter hardiness. Older almond trees generally only need selective care. Annual loosening of the soil is enough in this case. Fertilizing is no longer necessary.

Special care in winter

Almond trees are originally heat-loving species. Hardy varieties are now also available in Germany. These withstand particularly low temperatures down to minus 19 degrees Celsius.

Much more dangerous are late spring frosts. The morning spring sun also has a negative effect on almond trees. A sheltered location or appropriate precautions can remedy this.

Varieties that are not hardy can overwinter in pots. Since the almond tree loses its leaves in autumn, cool and dark rooms are suitable for wintering.

tips and tricks

Varieties of southern origin also get used to our climatic conditions. However, they should not spend the first winter periods outdoors. After about three years, the almond tree can winter outside for the first time.

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Vegetable garden