Can apple trees be planted in Guangxi?

Can apple trees be grown in Guangxi?

Meteorological disasters are quite frequent in Guangxi, which is often affected by droughts, floods, low temperatures, frost, strong winds, hail, thunderstorms and tropical cyclones. Droughts and floods are the most prominent among them. Secondly, the temperature is not suitable for the growth of apple trees. Therefore, it is not recommended to plant apple trees in Guangxi.

Apple trees are suitable for growing in places with relatively warm climate, relatively fertile soil, relatively sufficient light and moderate precipitation. Apple trees are mainly distributed in the north of my country, such as Shandong, Shaanxi, Hebei and other regions. There are relatively few apple varieties suitable for planting in the south.

Apple tree planting technology in Guangxi

1. Lighting

Apple is a light-loving tree species. Adequate sunlight is conducive to normal growth and fruiting, and helps improve the quality of the fruit. Of course, different varieties have different requirements for light, but they need to receive at least 8 hours of light a day.

2. Temperature

Apples are native to areas with dry air in summer and cool temperatures in winter. The climatic condition that plays a dominant role in the growth and development of apples is temperature. Apples prefer cool, dry climates with plenty of sunshine. Generally, the average temperature during the growing period from April to October is 12 to 18 degrees Celsius, which is most suitable for apple growth.

3. Watering

The annual precipitation for apple trees should be between 500 and 800 mm. During the flower bud differentiation and fruit ripening period, the air must be relatively dry and the sunshine must be sufficient, so that the fruit surface will be smooth, the color will be rich, and the flower buds will be plump. If there is too much rainfall and insufficient sunshine, it will easily cause the branches and leaves to grow too long, the flower bud differentiation will be poor, the yield will be low and unstable, the diseases and pests will be serious, and the fruit quality will be poor.

4. Soil

Apples are suitable for sandy loam with deep soil, good drainage and rich in organic matter. The soil pH should be slightly acidic to neutral. When the soil is poorly ventilated, root growth is hindered. When the pH is greater than 7, chlorosis due to nutrient deficiency is likely to occur.