A lot of sunshine is extremely important for this tree. But the sun cannot elicit the sweet fruits from everyone. There must also be enough nutrients in its soil for it to bear as expected. But when is he satisfied with the fertilization?
Spring is the best time for fertilizer application
The first nutrients
The young apricot tree receives its first dose of nutrients immediately after planting. When rooting, an organic fertilizer can best provide it with everything the tree needs. It is therefore ideal if a thin layer of garden compost is distributed around the root area.
Apricot trees like nutrient-rich soil. If the soil is rather sandy and lean, a start supply is not enough. Then the soil must be upgraded before planting by mixing it with leaf or bark compost. This will increase its humus content.
Annual supply of fertilizer
After planting, the apricot tree must continue to provide nutrients regularly. Whenever possible, a natural fertilizer is preferable:
- fertilizing once a year is sufficient
- spring is the best time
- Use three liters of compost per square meter
- distribute around root area
The tree is well taken care of. Further fertilization is no longer necessary. On the contrary, too high a concentration of nutrients can even have a negative effect on its vitality.
tips
Mature horse manure is also well suited for the care of this tree. Make sure that it comes from organic horse farming so that it does not contain any harmful substances.
improve frost hardness
How hardy the tree develops also depends on its living conditions. In order to improve the frost hardiness of the tree, it can be supplied with some patent potash. The best time for low potassium fertilization is right after harvest.
little tree in the bucket
Since the apricot tree is of modest size and can also be easily shaped by pruning, it can also be cultivated in a large bucket. Here it is particularly dependent on a regular supply of nutrients. Because the soil from which he can draw is very limited.
- fertilize every four weeks
- during the growing season from March to July
- organic fertilizers are ideal