{"id":5707,"date":"2024-06-06T15:41:12","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T13:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.giussani-gel.com\/uncategorized\/how-to-brace-fruit-plants-a-practical-guide-gel-giussani\/"},"modified":"2024-06-06T15:59:54","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T13:59:54","slug":"how-to-brace-fruit-plants-a-practical-guide-gel-giussani","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.giussani-gel.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-brace-fruit-plants-a-practical-guide-gel-giussani\/","title":{"rendered":"How to brace fruit plants: a practical guide Gel Giussani"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Learn the proper procedure for putting braces on newly planted trees<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-5703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.giussani-gel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/come-mettere-tutore-piante-frutto-1024x682.png\" alt=\"How to brace fruit plants: a practical guide Gel Giussani\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.giussani-gel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/come-mettere-tutore-piante-frutto-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.giussani-gel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/come-mettere-tutore-piante-frutto-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.giussani-gel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/come-mettere-tutore-piante-frutto-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.giussani-gel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/come-mettere-tutore-piante-frutto-900x600.png 900w, https:\/\/www.giussani-gel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/come-mettere-tutore-piante-frutto-675x450.png 675w, https:\/\/www.giussani-gel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/come-mettere-tutore-piante-frutto.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/>Growing fruit trees is an activity that combines passion, knowledge and meticulous care. Indeed, <strong>ensuring that plants grow strong and healthy<\/strong> from the earliest years is <strong>essential to achieving a productive and long-lived orchard<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Among various agronomic management practices, the use of braces plays a crucial role. Indeed, <strong>braces <\/strong> help <strong>protect young plants<\/strong> from damage caused by wind and other adverse weather conditions, allowing them to develop properly over the next few years.<\/p>\n<p>With this article, we at <strong>Gel Giussani<\/strong> will explore the steps needed to properly put braces on newly planted fruit plants.<\/p>\n<h2>Essential tools for putting braces on fruit trees<\/h2>\n<p>To properly put braces on fruit plants, it is essential to have the following tools:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Braces<\/strong>: these supports are available in various materials, such as wood, plastic and iron. At Gel Giussani, we manufacture <a href=\"https:\/\/www.giussani-gel.com\/en\/product\/bracers-n4\/\"><u>iron braces for agricultural applications<\/u><\/a>, which are particularly recommended for their strength, durability and ability to effectively withstand the elements. Our braces are available in a variety of diameters and lengths, so they can be used for numerous applications: from fruit trees to vines to rooted cuttings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hammer or mallet<\/strong>: tool needed to plant the braces in the ground without damaging them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elastic bindings<\/strong>: useful for securing the trunk of the plant to the brace.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meter<\/strong>: to measure the correct distance between the brace and the trunk of the plant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>The correct procedure for putting braces on fruit plants<\/h2>\n<p>Before beginning with any operation, it is essential to make a point: <strong>attachment of the brace to the plant is necessary during its first two years of life<\/strong>. At the end of these two years, it is necessary to remove the brace, as the plant will have developed the necessary roots to support itself. The <strong>purpose of the braces<\/strong>, in fact, is to <strong>support the plant during the initial stage of growth<\/strong>, when the roots are not yet sufficiently developed to provide adequate stability.<\/p>\n<p>Having made this clarification, let&#8217;s look at the correct procedure in detail.<\/p>\n<p>Begin by identifying the <strong>side of the plant opposite the wind direction<\/strong>. This is <strong>the side on which the brace will need to be placed<\/strong> to provide maximum support against wind gusts. <strong>Measure a distance of about 20-30 cm from the trunk<\/strong> of the plant on this side and mark the exact spot by making a small furrow.<\/p>\n<p>Next, using a hammer or mallet, <strong>plant the brace into the ground<\/strong>. Generally, the brace should go into the ground at least <strong>one-third of its total length<\/strong>. As you plant the brace, make sure it remains perpendicular to the ground and is stable when you apply light lateral pressure.<\/p>\n<p>After planting the brace, it is time to tie it to the plant using an <strong>elastic binding<\/strong>. This type of material is preferable because it avoids damaging the bark and promotes the natural development of the plant. Take the elastic binding and <strong>create an \u201c8\u201d shape around the trunk and the brace<\/strong>; the <strong>ideal height of the binding<\/strong> is about <strong>40 percent of the total lengt<\/strong>h of the plant starting from the ground.<\/p>\n<p>This type of tying ensures that the trunk and brace remain the correct distance apart and do not rub against each other. The <strong>tying <\/strong> should also <strong>allow the trunk minimal movement<\/strong>, similar to the natural movement caused by the wind, so as to help the trunk develop on its own.<\/p>\n<p>For larger plants or in areas with particularly strong winds, <strong>two or three braces can be used for greater stability and to protect the plant from mechanical shocks<\/strong>. In this case, place the braces equidistant around the trunk and tie them together following the same principle of \u201c8\u201d tying.<\/p>\n<p>After the procedure is complete, <strong>check the bindings and integrity of the braces regularly<\/strong>, especially after intense weather events. We recommend adjusting the bindings as the plant grows to avoid constriction and damage to the bark.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Putting <strong>braces on fruit trees is a fundamental operatio<\/strong>n to ensure <strong>healthy and stable growth<\/strong> of the plants in their early years. In this context, we at Gel Giussani support farmers with our aforementioned iron braces and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.giussani-gel.com\/en\/product-category\/accessories-for-vineyard\/\"><u>wide range of accessories for vineyards<\/u><\/a> and orchards; contact us now for more information!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn the proper procedure for putting braces on newly planted trees Growing fruit trees is an activity that combines passion, knowledge and meticulous care. 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