As apples grow and ripen, a problem often arises - they begin to fall from the tree earlier than they should.
Let's look at the reasons and share some tips on how to stop this process.
Reasons for apples falling
Physiological reasons
Falling off may be caused by natural processes associated with the ripening of the fruit.
During the ripening process, apples go through several stages, including growth, maturity, and decline. During the decline phase, the fruit loses its vitality and begins to fall off.
Lack of moisture
If the apple tree does not receive enough moisture, it may cause it to fall off.
When a tree is stressed by lack of moisture, it begins to discard some of its apples in order to preserve the viability of the remaining ones.
Nutrient Deficiencies: Deficiencies of certain nutrients such as potassium, calcium or magnesium.
Diseases
Some diseases, such as apple rot or leaf spot, can damage the stems and leaves of the apple tree, causing a loss of nutrients and eventually apple drop.
Wide temperature range
Large temperature difference between day and night. If daytime temperatures are high and nighttime temperatures are low, this can cause stress to the tree.
How to Stop Apples from Falling
Make sure your apple tree gets enough water: Watering your apple tree regularly is key, especially during hot or dry periods. It is recommended to water your apple tree at least twice a week.
Feed the apple tree. Lack of nutrients can also cause the tree to fall. To prevent this, it is recommended to use fertilizers containing potassium, calcium, magnesium and other essential nutrients.
Remove diseased apples. If there are diseased apples on an apple tree, they can damage other apples. Remove all diseased apples from the tree to prevent the spread of infection.
Use preventive measures. Such as regular watering, pruning and removing diseased branches and leaves, using plant protection products, etc.
Avoid sudden temperature changes. Sudden temperature changes can cause stress to the apple tree. Try to avoid sudden temperature changes and create more stable conditions.
To prevent apples from falling, it is necessary to provide sufficient water and nutrition for the apple tree, remove diseased apples, take preventive measures and avoid sudden changes in temperature.
