Experts told the secrets of planting an apple tree in autumn so that it does not freeze

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Young seedlings risk becoming a victim of frost and cold. Apple trees can be planted in the fall, but it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the preparation of the place of cultivation and the period of transfer to the open ground. Read more in the article.

Planting pit for an apple tree

Preparatory work is carried out in advance. The soil and applied fertilizers need not only to settle, but also to change into a form that will be accessible to the root system of the seedling. In general, the pit should be 30 days in advance. If you don't have that much time, then you can also plant in an emergency way.

The hole for the apple tree should be 50 by 50 cm and 60 cm deep. We plant it according to the following list:

• top peat – 1 bucket;
• rotted manure – 1 bucket;
• garden soil – 1 bucket;
• ash – 1 kg;
• sand – 1 bucket;
• phosphorus-potassium fertilizer – 40 g.

Make the substrate next to the pit. Mix it, then pour half into the hole. Pour off the water to moisten everything. About 2 buckets. Wait for the liquid to be absorbed. Sprinkle with soil with fertilizers a little more. Place the seedling and cover the rest of the hole with garden soil. Tamp everything around and water the seedling again.

Pay attention to an important point. The vaccination site should not be buried in the ground. It should remain 1 or 2 cm above the soil level.

Place a stick in the ground near the apple tree. Its height should be at the same level as the seedling. With the onset of cold weather, they should be covered together with a non-woven fabric to protect against low temperatures, sunburn, and rodents. Mulch the circle near the trunk with peat or humus.

After transplanting, pluck all the leaves from the seedling. The thing is that it pulls nitrogen from the young plant. From the general rules. In autumn, it is recommended to plant 1-2 or 3-year-old seedlings. At this age, they can have an open root system. Older seedlings should have a closed root system.