Do you want to “insure” this year’s harvest of high-quality and tasty apples in your garden? You just need to know what exactly to plant under the apple tree.
Do you grow apple trees in your garden? If you want to give them the best and look forward to a rich harvest of apples, this can be achieved not only by proper care, but also by choosing the plants to plant around the fruit trees. They can significantly improve soil quality and resistance to diseases and pests. Which plants are we talking about specifically?
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The first tip is comfrey. This unmistakable plant with distinctive leaves and flowers is also a revered herb. The main role of comfrey is soil mineralization and it is a so-called dynamic nutrient accumulator.
The roots of comfrey are quite strong and long, so they reach the bottom layers of the soil, from where they bring minerals. The plant not only increases soil fertility, but also serves as a perfect lure for all pollinators.
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The main role of comfrey is soil mineralization and it is a so-called dynamic nutrient accumulator.
Chamomile
This well-known herb is often recommended as a companion plant to fruit trees. Its strong and penetrating scent repels many unwanted pests. The aroma of flowers disrupts their sense of smell and orientation.
However, chamomile must never dry out, at which point it can itself be attacked by aphids and thrips. At the same time, chamomile significantly improves the structure of the soil and supports the formation of humus. The result is better aerated soil and better moisture retention, which benefits the apple trees.
Basil
This herb is rightly called the queen of herbs and is one of the most cultivated in our country. It has no special requirements for cultivation, it mainly requires sufficient watering, but it can handle a few days of drought. Basil also makes great company for apple trees, protecting them not only from many pests, but especially from fungi.
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Dragonflies will protect apple trees mainly from sawfly and woolly beetle.
A dragon
A perennial native to North America also suits apple trees. Dragonflies always amaze with their striking tubular funnel-shaped flowers, which are arranged in grape-like inflorescences. As a rule, they bloom from summer until late autumn, so you will be able to enjoy them almost the whole season. Dragonflies will protect apple trees mainly from sawfly and woolly beetle.
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