Nowadays, miniature dwarf fruit trees are becoming increasingly fashionable. They can decorate not only the garden, but also your own home. Or grow such a miracle in an apartment, and then plant it in open ground in the spring.
The fashion for dwarf trees, including fruit trees, began a long time ago, but is in no hurry to subside. Gardeners and hobbyists are fascinated by miniature plants that look like full-sized trees, only as if reduced. You can decorate your own home interior with such plants, or you can plant them in the garden, emphasizing the sophistication of its design.
Many miniature trees, which are grown both in open ground and in pots and containers, are capable of producing ordinary-shaped fruits. Fruiting in such cases looks quite unusual, because huge fruits appear on small trees. Of course, in order to grow even a small amount of large fruits, a small tree needs increased attention to care and good feeding.
If you properly care for a dwarf fruit tree and create ideal growth conditions for it, it can really produce a harvest that is not as small as for its size.
For example, a dwarf apple tree can produce up to 45 fruits per season, and a dwarf peach tree can produce up to 30 fruits. Of course, if you plant these plants not in open ground, but in a pot, then such results will hardly be achieved, but even when planted in small containers, these dwarf plants can still produce a small harvest even in a balcony or loggia.
What to plant as a dwarf fruit tree?
Not all fruit trees known today have their own dwarf species. Dwarf peaches, apricots, nectarines, and apples can produce really large fruits. These plants can grow successfully even in pots. However, these plants need good winter protection. It is very difficult to grow such dwarf fruit trees in open ground in our conditions, but on the balcony, if the optimal temperature is maintained there, it will be quite possible to give the harvest a chance.
However, you can use not only the methods of growing a certain tree in a pot or container, but also try to graft a dwarf species onto a regular tree. This way you can graft several dwarf trees onto a fruit tree at once, which usually take root well and produce a corresponding harvest. But rootstocks have their own characteristics. It is important to inquire about the compatibility of the dwarf type of fruit tree with the tree to which you are going to graft the crop.
And it happens that it was possible to graft a miniature tree, but it did not survive long, because two types of different trees have completely different requirements for environmental conditions - soil quality, watering, etc. Only one rule is universal for almost all dwarf scions - they almost always refuse to develop in poor soils, so they require high-quality feeding.
The easiest way is to graft a dwarf rootstock onto an apple tree. Today, breeders have already bred a lot of species of dwarf fruit trees that demonstrate excellent grafting and successfully fight on their own against diseases and difficulties associated with climatic growth conditions.
Dwarf fruit trees also “cling” well to the pear. Further, gardeners usually call plum, peach and nectarine - many scions also take root on these trees. But it will be more difficult to graft a dwarf species onto cherries and apricots. But in the case of cherries, if the idea succeeds, then usually the yield of the scion turns out to be extremely high.
Dwarf fruit trees are not only a wonderful decoration for the garden and home, but also a useful plant that can reward you with a small but very valuable harvest. Nowadays, many types of dwarf fruit trees are available and it would be a sin not to take advantage of this unique opportunity and try to grow at least one such crop.
V. Kostenko
Dwarf trees, usually only growing to 1.5 - 2.1 m tall, are real boys-toes when compared to their common cousins, which reach 10 m and above. During the busy season for a gardener, this means the following: it is much easier for them to prepare the soil, plant, fertilize and mulch. In each of these operations there is much less land area, substances and trees themselves that need to be maintained and to which attention must be paid. Dwarf fruit trees usually begin to bear fruit much faster than ordinary varieties, most by the second year.
Ordinary trees take ten years to become established before they begin to bear fruit, and usually a minimum of five years. Dwarf apple trees, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots and cherries begin to produce within a couple of years, bearing full fruit by the third year.
The fruits of dwarf varieties are the same size as standard ones. These trees can be given individual care without much difficulty, and the fruit they produce is often larger and of better quality, color and taste. Besides all this, it is obvious that they are easier to harvest and there is less loss or damage from fallen fruit.
After all, dwarf trees produce more fruit faster and in any size area than any other tree. There are three common types of dwarf trees:
- trees grafted onto the dwarf roots of the rootstock;
- those with dwarf intercalary rootstocks;
- true dwarf varieties.
Dwarf rootstock. Most of the low-growing apples, peaches and other fruit trees that originated in the northwest, according to Dr. Northan, are produced by grafting the desired variety onto a rootstock. The rootstocks, in fact, are old semi-wild varieties of apple trees from Europe, which were selected and classified by specialist horticulturalists from the East Malling Research Station in the UK as dwarf trees.
They are ideal for a backyard orchard where only 4.5 to 5.4 m of space between them is needed. Semi-dwarf trees do not require artificial support except in extremely windy areas.
Dwarf intercalary rootstock. The growth of a dwarf intercalary rootstock is controlled by a weak root system. In order to achieve better acceleration in the ground and greater resistance to wind, dwarf intercalary rootstocks were invented. A strong, well-attached rootstock was used. The desired variety is oculated or grafted onto a dwarf intercalary rootstock somewhere 10-36 cm above the original junction of the grafted parts.
The degree of growth regulation depends on the type and length of the intercalary rootstock. The convexity of the intercalated rootstock is a common trademark of this tree species. Double grafting is necessary to produce intercalary rootstock trees with higher production cost coverage.
True dwarf varieties. Several cases of genetic dwarfism have been found in desirable fruit tree varieties. The Delcon apple tree, which has similarities with Delicios, is initially a polydwarf variety, that is, although the tree is small, the apples retain a standard size. Several varieties of dwarf and semi-dwarf red sour and common cherries have been developed recently, including varieties such as Dwarf rig, Meteor and Northern Star.
Columnar peaches and nectarines are today considered exotic in most regions of our country. However, in recent years, breeders have developed fairly stable forms of these fruit crops, including columnar ones, which may contribute to their wider distribution.
Characteristics and features
The trees grow small, much lower in height than the fruit plants familiar to domestic gardeners. Such trees received the unusual and interesting name “columnar” due to their very unusual appearance and external resemblance to columns.
For planting in a garden or personal plot, it is necessary to select annual seedlings that take root better and adapt faster. Older seedlings of columnar fruit plants often become seriously ill after replanting.
Columnar fruit trees are planted not only for harvest, but also for decorative purposes. The crown of such plants is shaped like a cylinder, adjacent to the stem part at approximately the same distance along the entire length. Fruit shoots grow directly from the main stem and are short branches without additional branches.
Advantages and disadvantages
Of course, the compactness of fruit plantings is the main and most important advantage for gardeners and summer residents of the columnar shape of peaches and nectarines.
Plant care is simplified as much as possible. Low crowns are quite easy to process and free from ripe crops. In addition, columnar nectarines and peaches do not require crown formation, and the quality characteristics of the fruit are at the highest level.
Disadvantages include low yields due to the compactness of the crown, as well as a short productive period and, as a result, the need to renew garden plantings more often. A definite disadvantage is the rather high price of columnar seedlings.
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The best varieties of columnar nectarine
Despite the fact that today there are only a small number of columnar varieties of peach and nectarine, gardeners still have a choice.
| Variety name | Reviews from gardeners | |
| Nectarine "Fantasy" | A low and very compact plant with a height of no more than two meters and a crown diameter of about 0.5 m. The fruits are smooth, round, bright orange with a burgundy blush, weighing up to 175 g. It begins bearing fruit a couple of years after planting. Immunity to leaf curl. Frost resistance down to -30°C | This is one of the most delicious and beautiful varieties of nectarine with very tender pulp and an easily separated seed. Grows well even with insufficient care and does not require high agricultural technology |
| Nectarine "Rubis" | The plant is 1.2-1.5 m high, blooming profusely with pink flowers. The fruits are large in size, ruby-violet in color with amber pulp. Ripens in July | Reviews characterize the variety as large-fruited and productive. Can be grown both indoors and outdoors. Easy to care for |
The best varieties of columnar peach
Peaches are a more common fruit crop in our country than nectarines. Domestic and foreign breeders have managed to develop several very promising varieties for home gardening.
| Variety name | Description and varietal characteristics | Reviews from gardeners |
| Peach "Gardener's Totem" | Mid-early variety. The height of an adult productive plant does not exceed 1.5-1.7 m. The fruits are flat-round in shape with a red blush and sweet pulp. Fruit weight is 270-290 g | An unpretentious and very productive variety. The average yield of an adult tree is about 12-14 kg. The fruits are distinguished by their presentation and good taste. |
| Peach "Steinberg" | It has a small-sized pyramidal crown. The tree is medium-sized, up to 2 m high. The fruits are round-oval, yellow-orange with a bright crimson blush on the sunny side, weighing up to 150-160 g. The pulp is juicy and aromatic, yellowish in color. | The variety is very responsive to high agricultural technology. However, even with insufficiently competent care, the yield is stable and high. The taste of the pulp of ripe fruits is very good even with a lack of warm days during the season |
| Peach "Capital Anniversary" | The variety is early ripening. The height of the fruit tree is no more than 1.5 m. The fruits are round, juicy and sweet. The average fruit weight is no more than 255 g, and the total yield is about 10-12 kg | The variety is suitable for early harvest. The fruits are used universally. The plant is practically not affected by diseases and pests |
| Peach "Golden Triumph" | The variety belongs to the early category. The average height of a tree with a compact crown does not exceed 1.4-1.5 m. The fruits are attractive, red, and very sweet. The mass of marketable fruit is at least 255-285 g. The yield, subject to the rules and cultivation technology, is at least 10-12 kg per plant | The variety fully lives up to its name. Forms very beautiful and large fruits that have excellent taste and sufficient transportability. Characterized by resistance to frost, drought, diseases and pests |
| Peach "Honey" | The ripening period is average. Harvesting takes place in the second ten days of July. A tree no more than 2 m high, with a dense and oval crown. The fruits are large, weighing up to 175-180 g, round, yellow with a red blush and medium pubescence. | The taste characteristics are very good, the taste of the pulp is sweet, the stone is easily separated. The variety has high frost resistance and is resistant to diseases |
Of particular interest to gardeners is the columnar fig peach. The high price of fruits and the popularity of this fruit crop are due to the wonderful taste and rich vitamin composition of the pulp. The fruits are incredibly aromatic, juicy and sweet, with delicate pulp and a small stone. Fig peach is more winter-hardy than conventional peach varieties.
Features of care
The best time for planting is autumn, which allows the seedlings to become well established until the next season. Planting is carried out in a row, with a distance between rows of at least a meter, and between fruit seedlings - 45-55 cm.
Caring for plants is not difficult. High productivity requires sufficient fertilization. For fertilizing, it is best to use complex fertilizers, as well as manure, bird droppings and urea. In the first year, all flowers must be removed from the plant. In the second year of planting, rationing of the ovaries is mandatory. It is very important to carry out weeding in a timely manner, and also carry out watering, after which the soil is loosened and the tree trunk circles are mulched. Despite the high resistance of plants to diseases and pests, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatments of fruit plantings.
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With proper care and compliance with growing technology, very neat and tidy fruit trees with an abundance of bright and beautiful fruits can become the main decoration of a personal plot.
Dwarf trees for the garden have won the love and respect of many summer residents. They have a lot of advantages, although they are not without their disadvantages. In this article you will learn what these trees are like, what care and fertilizer they require.
Benefits of dwarf trees
Low-growing trees have a large number of advantages, which allowed them to quickly gain the love of both professional gardeners and novice amateurs.
Among the advantages of dwarf trees:
- Rapid achievement of the fruiting phase - an ordinary seedling begins to bear its first fruits approximately five years after planting. It will begin to produce a truly rich harvest in 15 years. In low-growing trees, the cycle is shortened - the first fruits appear after three years, and a bountiful harvest begins after 8 years.
- Ease of care - if ordinary plants reach great heights and grow crowns of several meters and require ladders and other devices for care and harvesting, then dwarf plants are compact. Fruit collection and care are very convenient.
- The feeding area is large for tall individuals (up to 40 sq. m). Dwarf trees boast a root feeding area of 8 square meters. m, which means that in the same area you can plant a larger number of seedlings.
- The productivity of individuals is high, the fruits are large and always correspond to all varietal indicators.
Thus, we can conclude that for the same money you can buy a tree that grows faster, produces a large harvest and takes up little space.
Dwarf trees for the garden and their disadvantages
It is important for any novice gardener to know about the disadvantages of such breeds, because on your site it is better to be fully armed. If you decide to arrange a dwarf garden, then keep in mind:
- Since the feeding area of these individuals is smaller, more seedlings must be purchased. At the beginning of the journey, this can hit your pocket.
- The life expectancy of such varieties is lower than that of ordinary ones.
- Additional expenses will be required for supports, since dwarf trees do not have a powerful root system. To hold the seedling in an upright position, supports are needed. It can also suffer from strong winds, rains, or a huge harvest that breaks the branches with its weight.
- Variety changes - if a seedling is planted incorrectly, avoiding recognized rules, re-grading may occur. As a result, the tree may even stop producing fruit.
- Fear of frost - many individuals are not frost-resistant. They may simply die in winter. The gardener must take care of insulation.
- Constant pruning is necessary to maintain the integrity of the branches and prevent crushing of the crop.
The high yield of such plantings should outshine all the disadvantages.
A true professional is not afraid of difficulties and takes care of the plantings with love!
What varieties of low-growing trees are found?
Breeders have developed a large number of varieties of dwarf apple trees - leaders among gardeners. The apple tree is not afraid of many diseases, produces a high yield, and, most importantly, you can easily make a dwarf rootstock for it. Pears also bear fruit well. They are not afraid of bad weather or diseases.
The Sweet Cup peach has a pleasant-tasting harvest with whitish flesh. The harvest is stable. The tree is not afraid of drought and cold. Ufo peach is also resistant to drought and frost. The flesh of the fruit is yellow, with a slightly pronounced sourness.
Blue Free plum is often planted in areas with cold climates. Not afraid of root cancer and chlorosis. The fruits are oval, dark (almost black), and have a waxy coating on the skin. Plum Chachakskaya is a late-ripening variety; the fruits ripen in the fall. Plum President will endure the cold winter. The fruits are sweet, with yellow-green flesh. The variety is very unpretentious.
Small coniferous trees for the garden
In addition to dwarf fruit trees, you can also plant their coniferous counterparts in the garden. From a decorative point of view, they look great on the site.
Conifers are divided into groups depending on their shape:
1. Globular:
- Western thuja - dark green needles, size - up to 30 cm.
- Spruce - light green needles, size - up to 50 cm, dense crown.
- Mountain pine - dark needles, size - up to 50 cm.
2. Conical:
- Mountain pine grows up to 2 m, the needles are very thick, dark and beautiful.
- Gray spruce - slightly bluish needles, grows up to 60 cm.
- Serbian spruce - size - up to 25 cm, dark green needles.
3. Columnar:
- Oriental thuja - needles are slightly yellowish, size - up to 60 cm.
- Virginia juniper - grows up to three meters, has slightly blue needles, and a narrow crown.
- Berry yew - approximate size - 80 cm. The needles are yellowish.
4. Creeping:
- Horizontal juniper - size - up to 20 cm, silvery needles, giving off a blue tint.
- Prostrate juniper - size - up to 20 cm. The needles are green on one side and blue on the other side.
Using different varieties of coniferous seedlings, you can create very interesting compositions in your dacha.
Rules for planting low-growing varieties
It is important to remember that dwarf trees need to be planted differently than regular trees. All planting work is allowed to be carried out only in spring. Low varieties love only fertile soil. If the soil in the area you have chosen is not the same, then proceed as follows - dig a hole 1.5 m deep and transfer all the soil to another place. Fill the hole with good, fertile soil.
Since the root system of small trees does not penetrate deeper than a meter into the soil, it is better to choose an area where groundwater flows close to the surface. It doesn’t matter what kind of place you choose for planting - a slope or a hill, the main thing is that it is well lit by the sun.
Before planting, inspect the roots of the seedling; if they are a bit dry, it is better to place them in a bucket of water for a short time. The roots should be well saturated with moisture.
Dig a hole in the soil 50 cm deep and 70 cm wide. Place a bucket of humus at the bottom of the hole, and a layer of earth on top of it. Spill the soil until a viscous slurry forms in the hole. Now you can install the seedling.
Planting scheme
Seedlings of dwarf fruit trees are placed in the hole very carefully. The root collar should be level with the ground. If you place a seedling too deep, it may rot and not survive. After placing the sprout in the hole, the earth around it is compacted and a tree trunk is created. Its height is approximately 10 cm, and its width is 60. It is needed so that water gets directly to the roots during watering. Once the dwarf tree seedlings are established, mulch the soil around them.
If you are creating a dwarf garden, remember to maintain social distancing. The distance between trees should be at least two meters. Do not forget that small trees need support. It is better to tie the tree trunk to a peg using a narrow elastic band.
Caring for low-growing plantings in the garden
Low garden trees are not dwarf tundra trees that grow on their own without additional care. It is imperative to loosen the soil in the tree trunk circle and remove weeds. It is important to mulch the soil (for example, with compost) to avoid crusting on the ground, which prevents the passage of oxygen to the roots. Do not place the mulch close to the trunk, make a small indentation. If there is a lot of rainfall, do not mulch.
Dwarf fruit trees need special attention during periods of drought. To avoid trouble, it is better to cover the ground around the trunks with hay.
Green friends need to be watered once a week. For one seedling you need two buckets of water at room temperature.
Do low-growing seedlings need fertilizer?
Yes, of course, soil fertilization is necessary. But it needs to be done correctly. It is important to fertilize dwarf fruit trees only after watering. Plantings respond well to fertilizing with chicken droppings and mullein. Mullein is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10, and chicken manure - 1:20.
In young plantings, fertilizers are applied from the moment of planting. Filling the holes with fertilizers and then applying them to the tree trunk areas will ensure uninterrupted supply of the tree with all the necessary elements.
What winter gardening work needs to be done?
As mentioned above, the root system of low trees does not have a large area of growth. For this reason, it is better to cover the soil in the tree trunk area with sawdust or peat mulch. You can put porous paper on top (it will become limp in the spring). Such a multi-layer shelter will help protect dwarf fruit tree seedlings in winter. As soon as the first frosts arrive and the ground hardens, it is necessary to begin insulation.
If the winter turns out to be snowy, you need to take a different path. It’s better not to start mulching, just insulate the trunk with a snowdrift of snow thrown around and compacted.
Should tree trunks be whitened?
There is no clear answer to this question. Each gardener looks at this from his own perspective. Some lovers of dwarf trees, photos of which you see in the article, believe that whitewashing the trunks is not necessary. Many gardeners, on the contrary, are inclined to believe that the procedure is necessary. Whitewashing is an excellent prevention of many tree diseases.
Professionals believe that dwarf varieties must be treated with whitewash. This not only repels pests, but also helps the trunks survive temperature changes and the first rays of the sun in spring.
It is necessary to whiten not only young shoots, but also adult plants. True, the solution prepared for seedlings needs to be made less concentrated. Very rich lime can ruin tender young bark.
It is better to bleach the trunks three times a year (in October, May and July).
How to choose a dwarf scion?
The beauty and productivity of the garden largely depend on correctly selected seedlings. The dwarf seedling and its selection differ from the young growth of ordinary fruit tree varieties. A dwarf seedling should have larger buds at the ends of its branches than a normal one. The root system is fibrous, with many small roots. Tall breeds have a strong root tap.
Inspect the vaccination site carefully. At the junction of the neck and the stem, a protrusion should be clearly visible. Don’t be surprised that the price of a dwarf is much higher than a tall seedling.
There is a variety of tall apple tree, the seedling of which is very similar to a dwarf. To avoid paying money for a fraudulent seedling, take a close look at it. Tall trees have almost no branches (there is only a main trunk).
For the planting of a dwarf garden, most often they buy scions that are one or two years old.
An ideal garden, aesthetic and cozy, sweet and comfortable... It is probably the dream of every gardener. Dwarf trees will help make your dream come true. They will fill the area with beauty and allow you to harvest a large harvest very quickly. After reading this article, you will understand what kind of care dwarf trees need.
Many summer residents dream of growing peaches on their plot. These fruits are sweet and juicy and are liked by both adults and children. Breeders have developed columnar varieties of these trees; they are easier to care for and also produce a lot of harvest.
Characteristic
Columnar peach is a dwarf variety, so its height is approximately 1-1.5 meters. The crown of such trees resembles a cylinder. Because of their appearance, such varieties are often planted as ornamental plants. In addition to the high yield, they decorate the garden with their unusual beauty.
The shoots grow directly from the trunk itself and do not have various branches. Thanks to this, there is a feeling that the fruits are adjacent to the main stem. The quality characteristics of these varieties always remain at the highest level.
Advantages and disadvantages
Columnar peach has many advantages. The main ones include the following:
- Such trees take up little space, so they can be planted in small areas.
- They bear quite a lot of fruit; in the first years, up to 7 kilograms of fruit can be collected from one tree.
- Peaches also differ in weight from regular varieties of fruit: their weight ranges from 200 to 250 grams.
- Ease of care is the main criterion for inexperienced gardeners. Such varieties are very easy to care for and collect fruits: due to the special structure of the crown, it does not require additional formation.
- An undoubted advantage will be the taste of the fruits themselves.
- Columnar peaches are very frost-resistant; in winter they can easily tolerate temperatures down to -40 degrees.
But they also have disadvantages:
- These varieties have a fairly short productive period. And because of this, trees have to be renewed much more often than ordinary varieties.
- The high cost of seedlings very often scares away potential buyers. The cost of one plant can reach up to 1000 rubles.
Varieties of columnar nectarine
In addition to peaches, nectarines, which are very similar in taste, but differ in the absence of hairs on the skin, are gaining high popularity.
Columnar peach. The best varieties
Columnar peaches are rapidly gaining popularity among gardeners. And despite the comparative youth of these varieties, Russian breeders have already bred a large number of different types of such trees.
- A gardener's totem - an adult plant does not exceed 1.7 meters in height. This variety is characterized by high yield and large fruit size; their weight can reach 270-290 grams. From one tree you can harvest up to 14 kilograms of harvest. Peaches are round in shape, slightly flattened, with a red blush and tender, juicy flesh. Due to its spring appearance and good transportability, this variety is suitable for trade.
- Peach Steinberg is distinguished by its unpretentiousness in care and lighting. Even in a season with little sunshine it can bring a large amount of harvest. The tree is of medium height, approximately 2 meters. The fruits are small, weighing about 150-160 grams. But at the same time they are very sweet and aromatic, the skin is yellow-orange with crimson spots.
- Anniversary of the capital - the trees are early ripening varieties, their height is approximately 1.5 meters. This variety is characterized by high productivity; up to 12 kilograms can be harvested from one plant. Moreover, the fruits are quite large, reaching 250 grams in weight. The peaches themselves have a regular round shape and are universal in consumption. Based on reviews from gardeners, the Capital's Anniversary is highly resistant to fungal diseases and pest damage.
- Peach Golden Triumph - the tree's height does not exceed 1.4 meters, but it produces a decent harvest, approximately 10-12 kilograms. The weight of the ripe fruit reaches 280 grams; they are also distinguished by their bright red color and juicy sweet pulp. The peaches themselves tolerate transportation well. Gardeners claim that such a tree is immune to diseases and is resistant to low temperatures and drought.
- Columnar Honey Peach - the tree reaches a height of 2 meters and belongs to the mid-season varieties. The taste of the fruit fully lives up to its name: the flesh has a pleasant yellowish tint, the skin is yellow with a red blush. On average, such a peach weighs 180 grams. The variety is resistant to diseases and frosty weather.
Fig peach
Currently, fig peaches are in particular demand among lovers of this crop. In their shape they resemble figs, and many such fruits are called “flat”. This variety is distinguished by the fact that its pulp is very tender and aromatic, sweet and juicy. With a total fruit weight of 180-200 grams, the seed weighs only 3-4 grams.
The tree tolerates cold temperatures well, and due to the fact that the flowers bloom quite late, the negative consequences of spring frosts can be avoided. Also, the yield of fig peach is higher than that of other varieties.
The disadvantages include poor transportability.
Choosing a time and place to land
Columnar peaches are distinguished by the presence of varieties that are able to survive and produce a good harvest even in a temperate climate, so you should carefully consider the choice of seedlings. It is better to give preference to those trees that can best take root in the region.
Landing time directly depends on the territorial location. In the south of the country, the best option would be autumn, but in the central or northern regions, this procedure is best carried out in the spring so that the tree can take root in the warm season.
When choosing a location, be sure to consider the following factors:
- Regardless of the variety, peaches do not like the cold, so you should avoid low-lying areas where the air temperature is low.
- It is best to plant such trees in areas protected from the wind.
- A prerequisite for fruit ripening is the presence of sufficient sunlight.
The process of planting columnar peaches
- In order for the soil to become more fertile and peach seedlings to take root more easily in a new place, before planting you need to dig pits approximately 80 centimeters deep and 70-100 centimeters in diameter.
- Fertilizers should be added to them, which include rotted manure or In this state, the pit should stand for at least 1-2 weeks.
- The distance between rows should be 1 meter, and between trees - 40-50 centimeters.
- Before planting, the mound of fertilizer must be covered with fertile soil.
- The tree must be placed in a pit and the roots must be carefully straightened.
- Next, the hole is filled with soil.
- At the last stage, peach seedlings must be tied to a dug-in peg and watered generously.
Feeding
Columnar peach, like all other cultivated plants, needs timely feeding and processing. It is better to produce them without the use of chemical fertilizers, preparing all the mixtures yourself from natural ingredients.
- In the spring, when the buds have not yet blossomed, the plant is treated with urea at the rate of 0.7 kg of the substance per 10 liters of water.
- During fruiting and flowering, the tree should be sprayed with a decoction of lemon balm, orange peels, onion peels, burdock or red pepper. The composition must include laundry soap, thanks to which the fertilizer will best linger on the leaves. This treatment will help prevent the development of disease and the appearance of pests. It is best to carry out this procedure once a week.
- In autumn, the peach tree should be treated with a 10% urea solution. It is also possible to use manure or bird droppings.
Care
- In the first year of life, all flowers must be removed from the peach. This procedure is necessary so that the plant becomes stronger and does not waste its energy on bearing fruit.
- The root system must receive a large amount of oxygen; therefore, the soil should be loosened in a timely manner.
- To prevent the peach tree from dying, it needs regular watering, after which the soil must be mulched with rotted grass.
Columnar peach is a rather exotic tree. But a huge number of advantages cancel out all the disadvantages of this culture. There are also varieties of columnar nectarine. Therefore, everyone can choose a plant to suit their taste. If you choose a seedling wisely, even a novice gardener can grow a peach tree.