Fruit tree planting management guide in November

November is the transition period from autumn to winter and is an important node in orchard management. At this time, fruit farmers should seize the favorable opportunity of suitable temperature and sufficient soil moisture to prepare for winter production. Let’s take a look at the fruit tree planting and management guide in November.

1. Timely garden cleaning

Remove dead branches, fallen leaves, weeds, diseased, insect-infested and dead fruits and other debris in the garden and dispose of them in a centralized manner (deep burial or burning). At the same time, remove the overwintering insects on branches, old bark cracks, rhizomes, soil and rocks, etc.

2. Land preparation and fertilization

According to the type of fruit trees, it is necessary to apply the correct base fertilizer in autumn. Generally, decomposed organic fertilizer and chemical fertilizer can be applied, and the orchard should be deep plowed to improve the soil quality and facilitate the expansion of the root system.

3. Irrigation management

For orchards with irrigation conditions, irrigate once with freezing water before the soil freezes. For mountain orchards without irrigation conditions, the ground must be covered to meet the fruit trees' need for water in winter.

4. Pruning and shaping

Pruning dead branches, diseased branches, and crossed branches can improve the permeability of the crown, help reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests, and promote the growth of new shoots.

5. Whitewash the tree trunks

In order to protect fruit trees from frost damage, sunburn, and bark chewing by wild rabbits, the main trunks and bases of large branches of the fruit trees are painted white. Preparation method of whitewashing agent: 30 parts of water + 10 parts of quicklime + 1.5 parts of lime sulfur solution + 2 parts of salt + 0.25 parts of animal oil.

6. Keep warm

Although November is just the beginning of winter, certain anti-cold measures still need to be taken in the cold northern regions. For example, you can add soil at the base of the tree trunk to a height of 30-40 cm, wrap the trunk, and protect it from wind and cold. At the same time, young fruit trees can be wrapped with straw or plastic film to protect the trees.

7. Pest and disease control

In November, the main pests and diseases that need to be strengthened in prevention and control include anthracnose, brown rot, canker, red spider mites, psyllids, aphids, scale insects, fruit flies, leaf miners, etc. It is recommended to strengthen field management, do a good job of prevention, and use the medicine correctly according to the instructions.



The above is an introduction to the fruit tree planting and management guide in November. However, specific fruit farmers should also formulate the most appropriate management measures based on actual conditions and the growth needs of fruit trees to ensure the healthy growth of fruit trees and the production of high-quality fruits.