What are the planting conditions for "doctor's first medicine" apples?

Apple is known as "wisdom fruit","the first medicine of the great husband", because of its rich nutritional value, affordable price, crispy taste by everyone, is a fruit suitable for all ages. So, what are the planting conditions for apples? Let's find out together!

I. Moisture requirements

Apple in the growth period of precipitation demand per mu is about 180 mm, general natural precipitation, can actually use the fruit tree absorption of about one third, so the growth period precipitation more than 540 mm is enough, if the planting land is relatively dry, precipitation below 450 mm, you need irrigation, precipitation distribution in northern China uneven, 80% concentrated in July and August, spring precipitation is insufficient, so in these areas need irrigation in spring, Therefore, when planting apples in inland areas with little precipitation, irrigation conditions and moisture conservation measures must be considered when selecting land for orchard construction, and drainage measures in rainy season should also be paid attention to.

II. Lighting conditions

Apple is a light-loving tree species, if the planting apple sunshine is insufficient, it will cause a series of reactions, such as excessive growth of branches and leaves, weakness, poor resistance to diseases and insect pests, less flower bud differentiation, less nutrient storage, low flowering and fruit setting rate, root growth is also affected, fruit sugar content is low, coloring is not good, in short, light is a key element for planting apples, poor lighting conditions for planting apples, which is why most of China's apple production areas are in the north one of the reasons.

III. Soil environment

Soil is the basis for planting all crops. Soil has a great influence on the growth, yield and quality of apples. Apples need deep soil, good drainage, rich organic matter, and slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soil.

IV. Temperature conditions

Apple tree is a temperate fruit tree that likes low temperature and dryness. It has high requirements for temperature. It should not be too hot in summer and too cold in winter. The suitable temperature range is 9-14 degrees per year. The extreme low temperature in winter is not lower than minus 12 degrees. The highest monthly average temperature in summer is not higher than 25 degrees. The average temperature in the growing season (April to October) is 12-18 degrees. In winter, it takes 1200-1500 hours below 7.2 degrees to successfully pass natural dormancy. Under normal circumstances, the annual average temperature in 7-14℃ areas, apples can be cultivated, apple natural dormancy period is long, such as high winter temperature, can not meet the winter dormancy period when the low temperature, spring germination is not uniform, so generally speaking, China's apple production areas are mainly concentrated in the latitude between 35°-40°.

The above is the conditions for planting apples arranged by Xiaobian for you. Apple is one of the important fruit crops. It is necessary to adjust the planting methods reasonably according to different situations in different regions. The north has a long history of planting apples and the conditions are suitable. Friends in the north can learn more.