Plants and Flowers

Fruit tree growing

April 27th, 2007

A healthy fruit tree will live and fructify for many years, but in the end it will die. Each tree produces many seeds which may land in a good growing place and make new trees.
But before planting a tree, you should think thoroughly. If you have free space, plant a tree, but do not plant it unless you are willing to take care of it.
Trees, as any other plants feel comfortable when they fit right.
Annual care of a tree involves pruning, fertilization, irrigation, weed control, disease and insect control, bird control, fruit thinning and harvesting. Each kind of fruit needs specific methods to do their best. It is important to remember and practice these basic principles for full enjoyment of a fruit tree.
Specify climate and peculiarities associated with your location. The main climate differences are related to elevation, winter temperatures and length of growing season.
Fruit and nut trees have so called chilling requirements. These requirements differ between varieties of fruit trees. Meeting these requirements will promote normal growth and bloom after dormant or winter period. Generally, the higher the chilling requirement of a variety, the later bloom will occur in the spring.


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