How many years does it take for the Guoguang tree to bear fruit?

Introduction to planting Guoguang tree

Guoguang trees are mainly planted in Virginia, USA, and are now mainly distributed in Chengde County, Pingquan County, Kuancheng County and other areas. They are well-known for their strong adaptability, high yield and good taste. Guoguang is also a variety of apple.

After several years of planting, the Guoguang tree has borne fruit.

The ordinary type of Guoguang tree begins to bloom and bear fruit relatively late, usually taking 5 to 7 years, but enters the peak fruit-bearing period quickly after bearing fruit.

Hebei Province in my country is the most suitable place to grow this kind of apple, because the climate here is relatively dry and cold, with a large temperature difference between day and night, which is very beneficial for apple cultivation. It is recommended to apply some phosphorus fertilizer during planting, and pay attention to stirring it evenly. After applying the phosphorus fertilizer, no other chemical fertilizers are needed.

Grafted Guoguang tree blooms and bears fruit

The Guoguang tree usually starts to bloom in early June and lasts until before winter. Generally, early-maturing varieties take 65 to 87 days, mid-maturing varieties take 90 to 130 days, and late-maturing varieties take 135 to 168 days.

Potted Guoguang tree with fruits

Flower buds will form in the third year after the potted Guoguang tree is planted, and fruit will be produced in the fourth year. If it is not properly maintained, the time will be extended. Sufficient light must be provided during the growth period and it must not be deprived of light.

Why doesn't the Guoguang tree bear fruit?

1. The reason why the Guoguang tree has a "good year" and a "bad year" is that the reproductive growth consumes too many nutrients in the "good year", resulting in insufficient nutrient supply in the following year, poor nutritional growth, and thus poor reproductive growth.

2. The failure of the Guoguang tree to bear fruit may be due to climatic reasons. For example, during the flower bud differentiation period, the temperature is suitable, the rainfall is small, and the sunlight is sufficient, which is conducive to a large number of flowering. The temperature is relatively high during the flowering period, the ventilation conditions are good, and there are many sunny days. If the fruit is excessive, it will be a good year. If the temperature changes drastically, there are strong winds and frosty weather, it will affect fertilization and fruit setting.

Key points for planting Guoguang trees

The Guoguang tree is suitable for planting in loose, fertile, well-drained soil. The soil should be renovated in advance, sufficient basal fertilizer should be applied, and it should be supplemented year by year. Basal fertilizer needs to be applied after the fruit is harvested. This is conducive to the accumulation of nutrients stored in the tree and allows it to survive the winter smoothly.

Common diseases of Guoguang apples are apple rot, apple anthracnose, apple ring rot and apple early leaf fall. Common pests include peach borer, leaf snails, aphids, etc., which need to be controlled as early as possible and pesticides should be sprayed.