The apple tree is the most common tree in the suburban areas of Russian gardeners. It is a versatile and easy-care culture. A caring summer resident takes care of the apple orchard and monitors the health of each tree.

Depending on the fertility of the soil, fertilizers are chosen and applied throughout the year, starting with the appearance of buds and ending with preparation for winter sleep. The basis of top dressing is bird droppings, urea and superphosphates. In the summer, the introduction of potassium, nitrogen and phosphorus is required. The frequency of watering the tree is no less important: 3 times a week is enough. Excess fluid is just as harmful as drought. The crop is also influenced by timely pruning, crown formation, protection from damage by pests and diseases.

Whitewash protection

Whitewashing trees is a long-standing tradition. At the same time, there is an opinion that this is done for beauty. However, the main function is protective. Nature has protected apple trees from insects, rodents, temperature drops with a thick bark. Additional support is required when the top layer is cracked, damaged.

Whitewashing apple trees in spring

Important! It is important to carry out this procedure for fruit trees several times a year. The apple tree is treated for the first time in April. As soon as the mixture is washed off, the action should be repeated.

When can you whitewash apple trees:

  • Autumn. As long as the approaching frost has not damaged the tree, the trunk should be whitewashed the first time.
  • In the spring. The role of spring staining is no less important. Frost is no longer expected, pests are beginning to wake up. It will also save you from a dangerous disease.
  • Summer. During this period, whitewashing is carried out to renew the protective layer after spring rains. The appearance of leaves and the first apple is a signal of the end of staining. During this period, plants require a lot of sun and free movement of substances.

Note! Young unformed seedlings do not need to be stained.

Whitewashing apple trees in spring: how to whitewash

  • Izvestkoy.
  • Water-based paints.
  • Water-dispersed paints.
  • Special garden whitewash, which contain useful substances.
Sprinkling apple trees with copper sulfate in spring

When choosing how to whitewash an apple tree, the main rule is to leave the tree breathing. In this case, it is desirable that the mixtures do not rinse off longer. When self-preparing solutions, chalk or lime is used, which will give the bark a snow-white shade. It is worth adding clay, stationery glue or soap. Without an adhesive base, the mixtures will not stick to the bark.

Whitewashing lime

Important!If you use quicklime, you should extinguish it. To do this, fill the substance with water and leave it for several hours.

What else do apple tree trunks paint with:

  • A mixture of copper sulfate, PVA glue, lime and water.
  • Fluff lime, PVA glue and water. Such a solution will save the tree from sunburn.

On a note... The coating layer must be at least 3 mm.

The correct painting method is with pre-treatment of the trunks. If you paint directly on the bark, the effectiveness of the procedure will be lower. Therefore, it is important to remove build-ups and plugs. Treat the wound and crack with an antiseptic and a mother liquor. Whitewashing only at the base is also a mistake. It should be finished up to the beginning of the green part of the apple tree at a level of 1.5 m, and the roots sticking out of the ground should not be forgotten.

Having decided how to whiten the apple trees in the spring, sprayers or wide brushes should be used to evenly apply mixtures and paints.

Spring whitewashing is an easy way to extend the life of fruit trees. The white color reflects the sun's rays, protecting the apple tree from burns, and the antiseptics contained in the solution protect the trunk from pests.