How to care for the drain

How to care for the drain

A plum tree is an indispensable attribute of any garden. In order for it every year rejoiced the owners not only in lush, fragrant color, but also a rich harvest, it suffices to comply with some simple rules.

1
For planting, choose one or two-year seedlings with a developed root system. If the tree grew in the container, then the roots should fill its entire volume. We prepare a pit for landing approximately 50 * 50 * 50 cm. It should be noted that the drain does not like the soil with increased acidity. Therefore, you can easily feather a seedling of lime or ash. A place for wood should be well lit and protected from wind. It is desirable to fit in the spring, as the plum is sensitive to frost.

2
During spring flowering there is a danger of freezing pestles in inflorescences. If this happens, the fruits on the plum will most likely not. For prophylaxis, it is necessary to "harden" the plum tree in autumn by abundant irrigation with a sufficiently low air temperature.

3
In the spring, it is necessary to bring plant trimming. The plum is prone to chaotic growth of the branches, so it is necessary to cut the crown annually. First of all, branches growing inside are removed. The growth of the tree in height should also be limited to the convenience of harvesting. Properly cropped plum has a funeral crown. For the formation of such a crown, the struts are installed on branches growing under an acute angle to the barrel.

4
The drain is demanding about the soil fertility, consumes a lot of organic substances and trace elements, depleting it. Therefore, in the spring it is necessary to make fertilizers with the content of superphosphates or ash. Very good plum responds to the enrichment of soil urea.

5
For large plums, you can quickly navigate the wound, removing weaker. Ripe fruit will be less, but it is compensated by their excellent quality.

Award for regular care and compliance with these uncomplicated recommendations will be a generous crop of delicious and fragrant fruits.

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