Fertilizing the garden correctly: how to feed an apple tree in July for a good harvest

Yellow, red, green - all kinds of apples grow in Russian orchards. Juices and compotes are prepared from aromatic fruits, jams are made. To ensure a rich and tasty harvest, summer residents feed the trees with root and foliar fertilizers in July. They accelerate fruit ripening and increase yield. We’ll look at what exactly to feed an apple tree in July in this article.

Do apple trees need fertilizing in July?

Apple trees are fed throughout the summer. In July, apples are filled with juice, so gardeners pay attention to mineral fertilizers. They stimulate the development of fruits, affect their taste and keeping quality.

If you do not feed the apple tree in July, the yield will decrease. And the apples themselves will not be so sweet and juicy. If for some reason it is impossible to feed the tree in July, it is recommended to do it in June - apply complex fertilizers.

What feeding does an apple tree need in July?

Summer residents pay special attention to mineral and organic fertilizers based on phosphorus, potassium and other microelements. The lack of even one of them leads to weakened immunity and disease.

Symptoms of deficiency

If the apple tree does not have enough nitrogen, the shoots dry out and break, the leaves become thinner and turn green. The first symptoms of a substance deficiency are visible on old leaves. The plant weakens, metabolism is disrupted, and the apple tree reduces productivity.In this case, it is recommended to devote time to organic fertilizers based on manure, compost or peat.

With a lack of phosphorus leaves appear bronze tint, the fruits become smaller, grow soft and shapeless. If the apple tree does not have enough calcium, the leaves curl and fall off, and the yield decreases.

Gardeners often encounter the problem of copper deficiency - dark spots appear on the leaf blade. Often, a deficiency of microelements is expressed in the form of diseases - the apple tree is affected by fruit rot or powdery mildew.

Attention! Excess calcium in the soil causes the plant to poorly absorb magnesium and potassium, which is why the apples begin to crack. Feeding must be balanced.

When to feed an apple tree in July

When choosing a day, gardeners take into account weather conditions. The right time for feeding is early morning on a cloudy and dry day. Do not fertilize the tree in hot or rainy weather or in strong winds. You can also apply fertilizer in the evening, after sunset or around it. Otherwise, the plant has a high risk of getting chemical burns, which are formed when substances get on heated stems, branches and roots.

Frequency and abundance of fertilizers

An interval of 3-4 weeks is maintained between applying fertilizers. If you do this more often, fertilizing will do more harm to the apple tree than it will benefit.

The abundance depends on the condition of the tree and how old it is. For example, if the apple tree is young, they focus on nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers; add 20-30 g per 1 sq. m. If the tree is sick, pay attention to chemicals. The consumption of each product is indicated on the packaging.

What to feed

Top dressing in summer can be mineral or organic, purchased or home-made.Sometimes gardeners alternate them with each other: at the beginning of July they add a composition based on folk recipes, and at the end they add a ready-made one.

Mineral fertilizers

The Nutrisol Lux mineral fertilizer is suitable for summer feeding. It contains nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, which increase the plant's resistance to external conditions and improve productivity.

"Nutrisol Lux" is quickly absorbed and is harmless to the environment. Sold in granules that dissolve easily in water.

The complex is used 3-4 times per season, including fertilizing during fruiting. 25 g of the substance are dissolved in 10 liters of water, stirred with a wooden stick and applied under the root through the prepared grooves.

Fertilizer "Rostmoment" is also effective in use.. Universal fertilizing accelerates the development of fruits and increases the frost and drought resistance of trees. The dilution rate is 15 g per 10 ml of water. One tree requires 2-7 liters depending on the age of the tree. Before use, it is recommended to loosen the soil, remove all weeds and fallen leaves.

Attention! In July, fertilizing with 50 g of nitrophoska and 5 g of sodium humate in the form of dry matter is useful. They are dissolved in 10 liters of water and applied under the tree. The fertilizer is involved in carbohydrate metabolism, improves the taste and marketability of apples.

Organic compounds

The apple tree is fertilized with an infusion of bird droppings. It contains magnesium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Litter is used for soil of any composition and acidity. It is enough to feed the tree once every 2 years.

In a plastic barrel, the litter is mixed with water in a 1:1 ratio, covered with a lid and left for 2-3 weeks. Before use, the solution is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:5 and watered over the apple tree.During the procedure, make sure that the liquid does not get on the branches, fruits and leaves.

To increase soil fertility and breathability, a layer of sawdust is placed around the trunk. They serve not only as fertilizer, but also as a mulch layer.

To enhance the effect, they are moistened with slurry and mixed with tree bark. This method protects the roots and trunk from pests and increases productivity.

Folk remedies

Folk fertilizers are intended not only to nourish plants, but also as protection from diseases and pests.

To spray apple trees, use a mustard solution. 10 g of dry powder is poured into 10 liters of water and infused for 2 days. Then filter and add 50 g of grated laundry soap. Spray the entire tree in the morning or evening.

Fruit trees are fertilized with wood ash. It contains nitrogen, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron. Ash reduces soil acidity and enriches it with microelements. For 1 sq. m requires 1 tbsp. The ash is scattered at a distance of 5 cm from the trunk, after loosening the soil. During the season, fertilizing is applied 2-3 times with an interval of 4 weeks.

How to fertilize old apple trees/young/seedlings

It is recommended to feed an old apple tree with boron solution. It increases resistance to diseases and pests, is quickly absorbed, and strengthens the immune system. 20 g of boric acid are diluted in 10 liters of clean water and the resulting mixture is sprayed on the tree. Also during this period, ready-made complex fertilizers are used - they are aimed at stimulating fruiting. Gardeners recommend using the drug "Agromaster".

Young trees love phosphorus and potassium, so gardeners fertilize them with double superphosphate, monophosphate or potassium sulfate. They are added in liquid form by dissolving 10 g of the substance in 5 liters of water. The product is not applied under the trunk, but at a distance of 50 cm from it. Before the procedure, the apple tree is watered generously with warm water - this will improve the absorption of microelements and protect the young roots from burns.

Attention! If the fertilizer does get on the leaves and branches, gardeners wash them with clean water using sprinkling. This is convenient to do from a spray bottle.

Seedlings are not fertilized after planting for 2-3 years. They receive all nutrients from the planting pit. Before planting, gardeners add a mixture of equal parts of compost, rotted manure, peat and humus.

Feeding during fruiting/ovary formation/after flowering

During fruiting, foliar feeding with Plantafide is effective. It is completely soluble in water and is undemanding to storage conditions. In addition to basic microelements, it contains sulfur, molybdenum, manganese, and zinc. "Plantafide" supplements root feeding and protects the apple tree from adverse weather conditions.

During the formation of ovaries, the apple tree is sprayed with a urea solution - 20 g per 10 liters of water. With its help, the apple tree delays flowering and thereby reduces the likelihood of the ovaries falling off. The procedure also protects the tree from pathogens and insects.

After flowering, a popular organic fertilizer is used - bone meal. It is safe for humans and soil, decomposes within 3 years, and is easy to prepare. Bone meal is scattered over the surface of the ground in an even layer, per 1 square meter. m consume 50 g.

Choosing feeding in the middle zone

In the middle zone, apple trees respond well to alternating mineral and organic fertilizers. Early July landings They are fertilized with the Agromaster complex, and after 3-4 weeks they are sprayed with an ash solution.

Between procedures, it is important to remember about watering and loosening - this will help the fertilizers to be absorbed faster. Their competent alternation will strengthen the tree’s immunity and protect it from external factors.

In the Urals

In the Urals, attention is paid to fertilizers that will protect the apple tree from diseases and pests. These are foliar fertilizers with a solution of ash or urea, as well as root fertilizers based on superphosphate. To prepare, you need to dilute 40 g of superphosphate in 10 liters of water. The solution is poured into the grooves, after which they are covered with loose soil.

In Siberia and other regions

During the entire growing period, fertilizer is applied under the tree, which will protect the apple tree from frost, winds and other unforeseen weather conditions.

The “Gumi-Omi” preparation for fruit trees contains sodium humates, macro- and microelements, boron and copper. 100 g of the substance is added to each apple tree; to prepare liquid fertilizer, 100 g of “Gumi-Omi” is dissolved in 10 liters of water.

How to feed apple trees

The apple tree is fed by root and foliar (by leaves) methods. It is recommended to alternate them with each other.

Root method

Mineral and organic fertilizers are embedded in grooves located at a distance of 50-70 cm from the trunk. Before the procedure, the soil is loosened, weeds, fallen leaves and fruits are removed. It is also recommended to water the apple tree generously.

The following is used as root fertilizer:

• chicken manure solution;
• urea;
• ammonium nitrate;
• wood ash;
• superphosphate.

Foliar

Foliar feeding is spraying the apple tree. They are carried out in dry and windless weather at a temperature not exceeding +25°C.Often such procedures are combined with spraying the apple tree against diseases and insect pests.

Summer residents use:

• boric acid solution;
• nettle;
• mullein;
• diammofoski;
• potassium nitrate.

Advice from experienced gardeners

To speed up the ripening of apples and get a rich harvest, experienced gardeners recommend following simple rules:

• buy complex fertilizers in trusted stores, monitor the expiration date of the preparations;
• prepare working solutions in accordance with the dosage;
• do not feed the apple tree more than 2 times a month;
• Use clean dishes and garden tools to prepare solutions;
• do not apply fertilizers at midday when the sun is shining brightly;
• regularly inspect apple trees for symptoms of micronutrient deficiency;
• do not forget about watering, loosening, weeding and mulching the soil.

Conclusion

The apple tree responds well to liquid and dry fertilizing. Gardeners use urea, superphosphate, ash, chicken manure, and boric acid. Apply fertilizers in the morning or evening to moist and loose soil. Follow the feeding scheme, according to which per 1 sq. m takes an average of 20-40 g of active ingredient.

A balanced diet accelerates the development of fruits and protects the crop from diseases and pests.