The apricot should be transplanted in autumn or spring, usually between October and March, to encourage healthy and abundant fruiting since the early years.
It is interesting to note that theapricot It prefers a transplant carried out during dormant or the first signals of vegetative awakening. It is believed that the right time can really influence the quantity and sweetness of the fruits. Transplant it too late, perhaps with the gems already open, exposes the plant to useless stress.
To increase the chances of success, it is recommended to prepare a hole at least 70 × 70 cm wide. Inside, adding well mature compost or mixed manure with loose earth helps to stimulate the roasting. The environment must be quiet: no strong winds or continuous shadow, because apricot loves light and calm to adapt well. Even the level of soil humidity plays a key role: too dry hinders roasting, too wet can favor radical diseases. In addition, transplanting on a cloudy day can further reduce the stress of the plant.
When to transplant apricot: autumn or early spring?
L’apricot He replies well to a transplant when he enters the vegetative rest phase, that is, before the gems are germinated. The ideal period is believed to cover autumn (from October to March, avoiding intense frosts) or spring, between the end of February and April, just before flowering.
This period allows the roots to stabilize before the summer needs, increasing the chances of having fruits sweets e juicy already in the first 3–4 years. If in autumn the temperatures remain mild, also November or December are excellent for transplantation. In the spring, the intervention must precede the beginning of the vegetative rigoglio, to allow the radical apparatus to adapt without stress.
Land and transplant methods
To ensure abundant fruiting, theapricot requires well -drained soil, slightly acidic or neutral (pH 6–7) and full of organic matter. The ideal substrate is sandy -clay, with the addition of mature compost, manure or ash.
The plant hole should be large and deep (about 70 cm in each direction), to leave room for the roots and allow them to expand without obstacles. It is also recommended to create a layer of drainage (gravel or stone) on the bottom of the hole to avoid stagnation of water.
After setting up the plant, the roots must be distributed gently, filling with the modified soil and refreshing without leaving the bags of air. An abundant irrigation completes the operation, helping to stabilize the plant and reduce transplant shock.
APROPE TRANSPOLATION AND SWEET FRUITS: subsequent care
It is interesting to note that the pruning and fertilization practice influences considerably quality and quantity of the fruits. It is believed that the pruning of production (especially after the third year) favors new and bright fruit branches, improving the size and flavor.
To maintain regular production, it is useful:
- Plash the hair to increase air and light inside;
- Remove mixed or dry branches (green pruning from March to July, dry pruning in September);
- Apply mastic on large cuts to prevent rubbery.
The fertilization is also fundamental: mature manure or compost every 1–2 years; For young seedlings, a good dose of nitrogen from March to September stimulates stress -free development.
Why transplant at the right time?
Those looking for sweet and abundant fruits know that the secret is not only in the variety, but also in the phase in which the plant is transferred. An apricot transplanted during the phase vegetative rest It deals with less stress, takes root effectively and captures better nutrients in the ground.
Autumn transplantation is believed to allow the plant to exploit energy reserves to develop a robust radical apparatus before winter, while the spring one uses the natural vegetative thrust to encourage rapid speaker. In any case, intervene when the plant is firm or just awakened helps to avoid shock and facilitate adaptation to the new ground.
Another crucial aspect concerns the environment in which apricot is placed: well drained soils, abundant sun exposure and adequate spaces for the growth of the roots make a big difference. Transplanting a plant when it already has leaves or fruits, on the other hand, risks compromising its vitality.
To have sweet and abundant fruits, it takes little: understand when and how to transplant, treat with method and patience.
It is believed that practices and timing doses are the best allies in the garden.
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