Technicaltake care of yellow apricotStandards will help us have extremely beautiful and brilliant Tet decorative trees. Not too picky about soil like peach blossoms, apricot blossoms can live well in sandy or rocky areas. However, let the tree growhealthy, achieved degreeslarge, profuseBeautiful branches and simultaneous flowering, you still need to apply care techniquesoptimal. Let’s go togetherMicrobial product Duc Binhfind outHow to care for yellow apricot according to technical standards For more details, please refer to the article below.
Let’s learn about how to care for yellow apricot.
1. Factors affecting yellow apricot care techniques
1.1 Land for growing yellow apricot trees
Because the roots of the apricot tree are very long andsensitiveTherefore, if submerged in water for a long time, the roots will rot or rot, leading to plant death. You should not plant apricot trees in areas where the groundwater level is too high or the land is too low.The ideal pH for apricot is from 5.5 to $6.5$.In cases where water-rich or low-soil conditions are encountered, it is necessaryRaise beds over 1 meter widefor direct planting orgourdinto the pot.
When making beds for planting andtake care of yellow apricotIt is necessary to dig deep trenches between the beds to help with good drainage and avoid waterlogging in the apricot garden. This is an important thing to ensure good growth for the yellow apricot treeworried about the treedied due to flooding.
1.2 Breeding yellow apricot
Currently, the propagation of yellow apricot trees is done by two different methods: sexual propagation and asexual propagation. Of these two methods, asexual propagation is more widely applied.
1.3 Sexual propagation
You will need to buy and use apricot seeds to grow seedlings. This form of propagation yields a large number of young apricot trees, does not require much effort to propagate as well as lower costs.
However, sexual propagation for planting andtake care of yellow apricotare used less by themcan’t keep itAll good genetic characteristics from the parent plant (traitdegenerated). It’s possible that the flowers will be smaller, have fewer branches and twigs, or even that the color of the flower will no longer retain its uniqueness.
Sexual propagation takes less time and effort.
1.4 Asexual propagation
Asexual propagation is grafting and branching. This is a form that helps propagate apricot trees with good characteristics from the mother tree. However, the success rate is not high and requires effort because it is done manually. This form is difficult to implement for those who want to grow vegetablestake care of yellow apricotin large quantities.
Branch cutting
At this point, you will proceed to select small flower branches with beautiful shapes that are satisfactory without pests to perform branch cuttings. You need to use a knife and slice the shell to a length of about 3-5cm without touching the wood inside. Then peel off the sliced bark to remove soil or rotted manure and compost it around the cut. You can use cloth or a bag to cover the soil.
Bundling the soil needs to be done very carefully, tightly, without letting the soil fall out. From time to time, you should also check the humidity and water evenly so that the potting soil has the right moisture for several months in a row. When you observe that the pot of soil has baby roots growing out, that is the time to cut the apricot branch from the mother tree.
Grafting branches
This is a form of propagation and plantingtake care of yellow apricotwhere you will use the branch of the mother tree (called the graft) to graft it onto another apricot tree (called the rootstock).This processwill help the grafted apricot branch have enough nutrition to develop and carry good genetic characteristics from the parent apricot tree.
This techniqueIt can also be bud grafting, node grafting, leaf node grafting, but not necessarily branch grafting.The main purpose is to improve varieties, create apricot trees with many flower colors or increase the commercial value of the tree.
Graft branches to carry over characteristics from the parent tree.
Triangle combination
Triangular grafting means you will have to take an apricot tree as the rootstock, find a part of the tree’s base and graft branches or nodes onto it. Use a sharp knife to cut a small, pea-sized triangle hole in the shell to peel it off. After thatcupleaf nodes or buds from the mother apricot tree to graft into the newly cut triangle hole. From here, use fabric string to tie and tape and you’re done.
After a few weeks, if you see that the grafted area has buds or the eyes are still green, it means everything is good, now you just need totake care of yellow apricotas usual. From one apricot tree, you can graft many different nodes or buds to add value to the flower tree. Suppose you can graft and make the apricot tree have flowers in many different colors, looking very beautiful.
Wedge grafting
This form of grafting requires the condition that the two trees used need to be of similar age, then the success rate will be high. Use a knife to cut a wedge shape on the scion and a wedge hole in the rootstock or you can do the opposite. Then put them together to tie them and you’re done.
When using nylon or rubber rope to tie, it is necessary to wrap it tightly so that the joints fit together. The wedge cut and the wedge hole are also the same size so that when joined, they fit together, neither too wide nor too tight.
Graft between trees of similar age to increase success rate.
NoteImportant when grafting:
- Grafting and planting should be donetake care of yellow apricotin rainy seasonsor spring/fallBecause at this time the tree will grow strongly and the sap will circulate well.The most ideal time is the end of the rainy season, when plants begin to accumulate nutrients to prepare for the dry season.
- At grafted roots, you should also choose fresh bark to help the survival rate be high and the grafted roots will not die.The grafted stem must be taken from a healthy, pest-free branch and must be kept moist and cool during operation.
- Grafting needs to take place quickly so that the sap does not dry out, reducing the graft’s survival rate.Use a sharp, clean knife to make a clean cut, avoiding tissue bruising. After grafting, it is necessary to use specialized tape to completely cover the graft and the grafted eye, avoiding air and water penetration.
- After grafting, it is necessary to shield the graft from direct sunlight and avoid rain for at least 7 days to allow the wound to heal and the graft tissue to adhere tightly. Removing the bandage should be done carefully when the grafted eye begins to sprout.
- Maintain moderate moisture for the grafted root, avoid excessive watering, which can cause waterlogging of the roots, affecting the graft’s ability to receive nutrients.
2. How to properly care for yellow apricot according to the yearly cycle
After completing the graftingor into a pot, we need totake care of yellow apricotso goodaccording to the plant’s growth cycleto get beautiful flowersand at the right timeon Tet day.
2.1 Watering and humidity control
Although apricot trees can withstand high temperatures and hot sun, they cannot tolerate drought. Therefore, you will need to water your plants a lot if it is the dry seasonharshly. In case of growing plants in the garden, watering is required1-2 days/timeto help the soil have the right moisture. You should also water in small sprays or mist in the early morning or late afternoonso that the plant can absorb and avoid fungal diseases.
If it’s the rainy season, worktake care of yellow apricotYou can skip the watering part. However, also pay attention and make sure the apricot growing land has stable moistureDo not stand in water for more than 12 hours. With ornamental apricot flowers grown in pots, they easily dry out because the soil is small, drains quickly, and cannot retain water. That’s why you should water the plants2 times/dayin the dry season. You also need to observe the level of water withdrawal to control the plant from becoming waterlogged and dying.In particular, in the 12th lunar month, when the tree is about to bloom, it is necessary to gradually reduce the amount of water to stimulate the buds to burst the husk.
Water to ensure soil moisture.
2.2 Periodic fertilization and pruning techniques
Fertilizer is an important part of growing and caring for apricot trees, especially when grown in pots.Fertilizer needs to be applied in each stage:
Growth phase (January – June of the lunar calendar):
You need to fertilize the plant so it has more leaves and branches and then prune it to create the desired shape. Usually, stool will be requiredNitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) are high, and Potassium (K) levels are low(e.g. NPK 30-10-10 or 20-20-15).Fertilization should be done by loosening the soil at the base, fertilizing and covering with soil.
Make sure the amount of fertilizer is about 50g/50kg of soil if growing in the garden. For fertilizingtake care of yellow apricotIn pots, the amount of fertilizer used is the same, but it should be applied farther from the base of the tree (about 1/3 of the canopy radius). You can fertilize around the canopy and cover it with soil. Fertilize about 3 times a month(for inorganic fertilizers) or 1 time (for organic fertilizers).If you see that the leaves are too dark, reduce the amount of fertilizer and re-fertilize.
Bud making stage (July – October of the lunar calendar):
This is the stage when the plant needs to turn into buds. Need to switch to fertilizer with high Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) content to promote flower bud differentiation (eg NPK 10-30-10 or 6-30-30). A high supply of Phosphorus and Potassium at this time will help buds form plump and firm, preparing for beautiful and long-lasting blooms. During this period, minimize fertilization with high nitrogen content to avoid the plant producing young leaves and losing buds.
You can fertilize every 2-3 weeks to give the plant nutrients.
Regularly apply organic biological fertilizer to yellow apricot trees. Yellow apricot is very fond of organic fertilizers such as snail compost, fish fertilizer, soybean fertilizer, oil cake fertilizer… The effect of these fertilizers is to help the tree produce many branches, many buds, dark yellow flower color… looks very eye-catching.
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2.3 Kill weeds, catch pests and prevent diseases
Totake care of yellow apricotThe best way is to regularly remove weeds around the plants so they don’t take away the plant’s nutrients. Although apricot flowers are very resistant to diseases and are not damaged by many pests, some pests such ascotton hoppers, sowworms (mealybugs),Stem borers or silkworms are still harmful to the tree.
You need to check and regularly observe and grasp the situation to eliminate harmful pests as soon as possible. These types of pests can spread and spread strongly in the area and crop area, causing you to encounter serious consequences. Especially for those who do business in buying and selling yellow apricot trees, they must pay even more attention.Preventing fungal diseases such as pink fungus and rust is also important. Rooms should be sprayed periodically with copper-based medicine at the beginning of the rainy season.
2.4 Perform leaf plucking(Around December 12-15)
Plucking leaves is an important job whentake care of yellow apricot, because they will help the tree bloom at the right time during Tet. The time to pluck leaves should be done quickly, preferably on the same day so that the flowers bloom more evenly and on time.The exact time to pluck leaves will depend on the apricot variety (5-petaled apricot varieties pluck earlier than multi-petaled apricot varieties), weather conditions (leap year or not), and bud size.
Currently, plucking leaves for apricot trees is done in two methods:
- Reverse stripping:Hold the leaves and pull them back, it’s very easy to do and requires little effort. However, this method can cause the bark of the branches to peel off, affecting the branches and flower buds.
- Straightforward:Holding the leaves and plucking them in the direction of their growth does not cause much scratches to the bark of the tree but takes more time and effort. In addition, if you pluck too hard, the buds will break.
Pluck the leaves to help the plant bloom at the right time.
If you wanttake care of yellow apricotand to make them grow many flowers, the leaf plucking process needs to be done cleanly and decisively. In addition, make sure not to peel off too much bark, break the top or break branches, making the tree no longer beautiful and have fewer flowers.
With all the knowledge about growing andtake care of yellow apricotthat this article provides, hopefully it will be useful to readers. Wishing you will have sparkling yellow apricot trees on Tet holiday. Thank you.
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