Cracks that appear out of nowhere on the trunks of fruit trees have a negative impact on the harvest and the health of the garden as a whole.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert with the online publication BelNovosti, agronomist and landscape designer, revealed the probable causes of this problem and also explained what to do if you notice that a crack has appeared on the bark.
Thus, cracks can be a consequence of sudden temperature changes, which are often observed at the end of winter and spring, as well as overheating of the trunk.
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Another reason is abundant and frequent watering or prolonged downpours.
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In addition, deep planting of a seedling leads to cracking of the bark, that is, when you, placing a young fruit tree in the ground, literally “sink” it. Another gardener mistake is adding large doses of nitrogen.
Finally, cracks on the tree trunk may indicate that in the winter-spring period the plant was damaged by rodents or the planting was attacked by bark beetles.
If you witness such an unpleasant phenomenon, without delay, clean the wound down to healthy tissue and treat it with potassium permanganate or copper sulfate.
After 2-3 days (if there is no rain), cover the affected area using a mixture of 1 part wood ash, 1 part chalk and 2 parts mullein.
2023-10-26 04:41:48
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