Apricot is one of the most delicate stone fruit trees. For its bloated buds, even faint frosts are disastrous, as a result of which gardeners are often deprived of the entire crop. But not always the absence of fruits is a consequence of natural phenomena. Sometimes the reason is that the tree just did not reach the required age. From this article you will find out what year apricot fructifies depending on the way of planting.
How much does the apricot graft produce?
As a stock for apricot, it is not necessary to use only wild (zherdel), you can take other cultures: thorns, plums. Fruits on grafted branches will appear in 2-3 years.
When does the apricot begin to bear fruit after planting with the seedlings?
Most often, apricot with this method of planting starts to bloom and give the ovary for 3-5 years. In order not to delay this moment, when planting it is very important not to deeply lower the root collar of the seedling and choose the right place (with wind protection from the north and absence of water stagnation). Each variety of apricot comes into fruiting at different ages:
- in 3 years - "frost-resistant", "Laureate", "Honey" and "Pinsky";
- in 4 years - "Mountain Abakan" and "Sayansk";
- in 5 years - "Kichiginsky" and "Chelyabinsk early".
In order to fructify the apricot in the specified period, the variety should be selected according to the terrain, where it will later grow.
When will apricot be fruit from the stone?
Apricot, planted in the summer with a bone, will please fruits only for 5-6 years of life. During this time, the tree should be trimmed. This is necessary in order to create optimal conditions for the maturation of future fruits.
Knowing, after how many years apricot starts to bear fruit, you will not be worried about the absence of a crop.