Winter can be a difficult time for fruit trees. Frost, wind, and diseases can cause significant damage. To ensure a bountiful harvest in the following year, it is essential to take appropriate protective measures.
Why is protecting fruit trees in winter important?
Pests: Many pests find shelter in the bark of trees during the winter.
Diseases: Spores of some fungi can survive on branches and fallen leaves, infecting the tree in spring.
Protective Measures
Helps prevent cracking in the bark, caused by freezing and thawing.
Reduces pest attacks, such as rabbits or rodents.
Reflects sunlight, preventing excessive heating of the bark during sunny winter days.
Shelter with non-woven materials:
Cover the crowns of trees with non-woven materials to protect buds from frost.
Choose materials that allow air circulation but block wind and cold.
Garden cleanup:
