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Identification and management of Tent caterpillars (Malacosoma sp.) in apple trees

Identification and management of Tent caterpillars (Malacosoma sp.) in apple trees

Apples are high-value crops that have been cultivated globally. Their importance for the human diet can be reflected by proverbs such as: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” […]

Apple Tree Diseases and Pests

Apple Tree Pests & Diseases

Apple is a delicious fruit that unfortunately does not attract only humans. Aphids, maggots, beetles, leafhoppers, mites and thrips often attack the apple tree in order to lay their eggs […]

How to prune Apple Trees

Apple Tree Pruning

How to prune Apple Trees Healthy apple trees need minimum pruning, but effective pruning methods have been found to improve yields, product quality and tree health in the long term. […]

Apple Tree Water Requirements

Irrigating Apple Trees

How to water apple trees The average young apple tree needs a lot of water in order to develop strong roots, leaves and finally fruits. As a rule of thumb, […]

How to propagate and pollinate Apple Trees

Apple Tree Propagation and Pollination

Propagating and Pollinating Apple Trees Apple Tree Propagation Like most fruit trees, contemporary cultivation methods suggest that apples are ordinarily propagated asexually by grafting. In the wild, apples grow from […]

How to grow an Apple Tree from Seed

Growing an Apple Tree from Seed

How to grow an apple tree from seed If you want to grow an apple tree from seed, you have to be aware of some facts. First of all, apple […]