Apple tree growth environment conditions and characteristics

Apple tree growth environment conditions and requirements

Apple tree is a common fruit tree. It is generally planted in a wide area in North China and has a long history of cultivation. Apples like light. Generally, in a warm, humid and well-lit environment, the apple fruits will be sweeter and better.

Apple tree growing temperature

Apple trees like warmth, and the optimum growth temperature for apple trees is around 13-25 degrees. Apples have a certain degree of heat resistance and cold resistance, and are not afraid of frost. They can generally withstand high temperatures of 40 degrees and low temperatures of 5 degrees.

Apple tree growing humidity

Apple trees prefer a humid environment, and their water requirements are different at each growth stage. Generally, when the apples are just beginning to sprout, the soil humidity needs to be within the range of 70-80%. After the apples bloom and bear fruit, the humidity between 60-70% is most suitable.

Apple tree growing soil

Apple trees are not very demanding on the soil and are generally more suitable for planting in soil that is rich in organic matter, deep, loose, non-compacted and well-drained. They can generally grow in neutral, slightly acidic or slightly alkaline soil.

Apple tree growth cycle and process

The growth cycle of apple trees is relatively long. Generally, after planting, it takes 2 to 3 years of care before apples begin to bear fruit. The ripening time of apples is different. In most cases, they will bloom in May in spring and the fruits will ripen in July-October in autumn.