How to water apricot trees in winter

Watering apricot trees in winter

Apricot trees can be watered in winter, but when watering, you only need to water the plants when the soil is dry. At the same time, you can use water rich in trace elements when watering.

  In winter, apricot trees should generally be watered before the soil is frozen. Freezing water can be combined with base fertilizer, especially in areas with little snow in winter. Freezing water can not only improve the cold resistance of the apricot tree's flower buds, but also improve the differentiation quality of the flower buds.

Improper watering of apricot trees in winter

Apricot trees will die if they are not watered properly in winter. Excessive watering will cause the branches and leaves of the apricot tree to turn yellow and the roots to rot, and may even lead to the death of the tree.

Precautions for watering apricot trees in winter

1. In winter, apricot trees should be watered in the afternoon when it is relatively warm to prevent frostbite on the roots of the trees. Do not water excessively and you can water them together with base fertilizer.

2. When caring for apricot trees in winter, the intervals between watering should be longer because the temperature is too low and the apricot trees will temporarily hibernate. Apricot trees are usually watered dry rather than wet in winter, so after the soil of the apricot tree becomes too dry, you can rehydrate the tree.

3. Apricot trees do not need to be watered thoroughly during their dormant period in winter to avoid frostbite of their roots. In winter, they only need to be watered thoroughly once, but there is no need to water them thoroughly afterwards. Just water them appropriately.