Fruit tree planting management guide in August

August is a critical period for the growth of fruit trees. The hot and rainy weather conditions at this time pose challenges to the growth and pest and disease management of fruit trees. So what kind of planting management work do growers need to do? The following guide is briefly shared with you.

1. Strengthen pruning

In early August, when the primary and secondary lateral shoots that sprout after the last summer pruning and pinching are 15-20 cm long, cut off the tender parts at the top. The main work in this stage is to thin out the back branches, competing branches, diseased and insect-infested branches and overly dense branches. Where there is space, some vigorous branches can be selected and pinched or twisted to save nutrients and moderate growth.

2. Strictly control autumn shoots

For branches that continue to grow in autumn, they can be changed in direction by twisting, turning, stroking, and pulling to stop growing and consume nutrients and affect light. You can also spray 2-3 times in a row with 150-300 times of Jinfu Niu to control prosperity.

3. Water management

Pay close attention to weather forecasts and adjust irrigation strategies as appropriate. First, keep the soil moist, but avoid waterlogging. If the weather is dry, the frequency of irrigation should be increased to ensure that the roots of the fruit trees can obtain sufficient water. Secondly, check the orchard ’s drainage system in time to ensure that accumulated water can be quickly discharged after rain to prevent the occurrence of root diseases.

4. Timely potassium supplementation

August is the period of rapid fruit expansion, and it is required to supplement potassium to the fruit trees in late July and early August. Potassium fertilizer plays an irreplaceable role in improving the quality of apples and enhancing the quality of fruits. It can be combined with pest control spraying. You can choose to use 0.3% to 0.5% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution 300-500 times diluted for foliar spraying to supplement potassium fertilizer

5. Pest and disease control

August is the active period for diseases and pests, so orchard inspections should be strengthened to detect and deal with diseases and pests in a timely manner. Appropriate pesticides can be used for prevention and control, and attention should be paid to rotating the use of agents with different mechanisms of action to reduce the development of resistance.

6. Clear weeds

Clear orchard weeds to reduce competition with fruit trees for nutrients and water.

7. Preparation of basal fertilizer in autumn

In August, you also need to prepare for the upcoming autumn basal fertilizer application, choose appropriate organic fertilizers and chemical fertilizers, and develop a fertilization plan so that you can apply fertilizers at the best time to provide the fruit trees with the nutrients they need to survive the winter.



The above is an introduction to the fruit tree planting and management guide in August. Basically, by implementing these management measures, we can effectively respond to the special challenges of this period and lay a solid foundation for the healthy growth and harvest of fruit trees.