When to plant an apple tree in Siberia? Which variety to choose for growing? These and other questions will be discussed in this article.

It is best to plant apple trees in Siberia in the spring, when the soil thaws. Until the beginning of autumn, the apple tree will have time to take root and will be completely ready for wintering. Before the onset of cold weather, it is recommended to insulate the apple tree with spruce branches in order to protect it from frost and rodents.
In the summer, the seedlings will not take root well, so if there is a need to plant an apple tree in the summer, it is best to replant it with a lot of soil in order to keep the root system intact.

Planting an apple tree in autumn in Siberia is a very difficult and often fruitless business. Saplings do not have time to harden and die in frosts.

Site selection for planting

Asking the question of how to properly plant an apple tree in spring in Siberia, first of all, it is necessary to decide on a planting site. It is a mistake to believe that if apple trees grow in almost every garden, then they are unpretentious in care. If you choose the wrong site for a fruit tree, then you may not wait for the fruits, or the yield will be low.

Apple tree

Territoryon which the apple tree grows should be:

  • well illuminated by the sun;
  • with the absence of gusty winds;
  • with nutrient-rich soil.

Worth Mark! In the absence of favorable conditions for the growth of fruit trees, it is possible to independently provide them with everything they need. For example, fill the soil with fertilizers, enclose an apple tree with a fence, so that during a strong wind the not yet quite strong trunk does not break. Drainage will help protect the tree from groundwater.

If an orchard was previously located in the place where it is planned to plant fruit trees, it is best to check with the previous owners where which fruit crop grew. This is done in order not to plant apple tree seedlings in the same place where they grew before. For the reason that every year plants release certain substances into the soil, after which the soil is poisoned, so it is likely that when an apple tree is planted there, it will start to hurt. You can plant it in the former place of cherries, currants or plums.

Important! If choosing a suitable place is not easy, then it is recommended to pay attention to where the nettle grows well - there the apple tree will be comfortable.

Preparing for transplanting seedlings

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If you plant an apple tree on a plot of seeds, then, in addition to the fact that this process is long, you can not expect a good harvest from it. Therefore, before planting an apple tree in spring with seedlings in Siberia, it is necessary to choose the most suitable of them. It is best to purchase seedlings from 1 to 3 years old, preferably with completely closed roots. It is more efficient to buy zoned varieties. With a small garden area, apple trees are selected from columnar varieties. An important role is played by the pit into which the seedlings are transplanted. It should be completely suitable for the size of the root system.

Preparing a pit for planting an apple tree

Its useful to note! Before you start replanting trees, it is better to dig holes in advance so that they stand the winter. At the bottom of the pit, you need to put metal objects, for example, nails. After all, apples contain iron, and they take it from the ground.

How to plant an apple tree in Siberia

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Before planting a tree, you need to carefully examine it for any flaws, diseases, dry branches, rot. If the tree has problems, then they must be eliminated immediately. It is recommended to prune the tips of the roots, the tops of the branches.

It is important to note! In columnar varieties, trimming the top is not necessary, because these trees grow upward.

With the onset of spring, after the soil has thawed, and the buds have not yet begun to swell, you can start transplanting. You cannot do without an assistant in this matter, so it is important to invite someone to help:

1. A stake is nailed to the bottom of the pit in order to tie a tree to it. It will help to keep the correct shape, and in a strong wind it will not allow the tree to bend;

2. The root system, together with the soil, is neatly placed in the pit;

3. While one person is holding the seedling, another should cover the roots with earth;

4. The soil after planting does not need to be tamped vigorously;

5. The soil must be well watered. If the earth settles, then it is filled up.

Spring watering should be done 2-3 times a week. When a young tree blooms in the first year after planting, all the buds break off. This is due to the fact that flowering will take away a lot of strength and nutrients from the apple tree, therefore, it will not be able to prepare for wintering.

Watering the apple tree

When planting apple trees in autumn, watering is not necessary. The tree enters a state of dormancy, and it does not need moisture. A large amount of humidity in such regions of the Russian Federation as Siberia, the Urals is very dangerous, because water can freeze, which will harm fragile seedlings.
After planting the apple tree, the hole must be mulched. To protect columnar trees from drying out and pests, it is advisable to plant aromatic herbs nearby.

Diseases and pests

How to plant an apple tree

Apple trees in Siberia, as in other regions, are exposed to various diseases and pests. The most common are:

  • fruit rot;
  • scab;
  • bacterial burn;
  • green aphid;
  • hawthorn;
  • moth.

To carry out preventive measures to combat diseases and pests, it is necessary to carry out periodic balanced feeding, to ensure good care of the garden.

Green aphid is a pest for apple trees

In early spring, it is recommended to prune branches, collect and exterminate insects.

Varieties for Siberia

Choosing from many varieties of apple trees suitable for the climatic conditions of Siberia, you need to pay attention to those that are frost-resistant and resistant to various diseases. Such varieties will be able to withstand the winter cold well and will give a rich harvest of juicy and healthy fruits.

Apples of the Ranetok variety are considered the most suitable for frost resistance and taste characteristics. They are well suited for workpieces and preservation. These varieties include:

  • Chinese woman;
  • Ranetka Ermolaev;
  • Siberian;
  • Lantern.

Apple-tree grade "Ranetka"

There are also semi-cultivated varieties that are resistant to Siberian frosts and pests:

  • Bayan;
  • Ermakovskoe mountain;
  • Altai souvenir;
  • Zhebrovskoe.

Souvenir of Altai variety

It will be quite difficult for novice gardeners to plant large-fruited varieties. However, experienced gardeners who know how to care for and take care of trees will find it easy to grow them. These apple trees will need to be cut periodically, to cover the crown in winter, protecting from frost. These varieties include:

  • Melba;
  • North Synap;
  • Welsey;
  • White filling.

With proper planting and careful care of fruit trees, you can get an excellent harvest of sweet and juicy apples, even in adverse and cold climates.