What soil is suitable for growing cherries? Detailed key points for choosing soil

AbstractIt is better to grow cherries in new soil or calcareous soil, because the roots of cherry trees are prone to insects. After planting the cherry tree, spread a layer of infertile new soil on the very surface. After the sapling grows stably, apply some farmyard manure, and there must also be sufficient sunlight. Then just do the later management work well.

1. What soil should be used to grow cherries

To grow cherries, use not very fertile new soil or calcareous soil, etc., because the roots of cherry trees are very prone to insects. After planting the cherry tree well, spread a layer of infertile new soil on the very surface. After the sapling grows stably, apply some farmyard manure, and there must also be sufficient sunlight.

A cherry tree nursery should be built in a place with neutral soil or sandy loam soil and convenient watering, and the drainage system should be good, with no waterlogging, sufficient sunlight, and shelter from the wind. Prepare the nursery plot for raising seedlings. Before winter arrives, apply 5-6 kg of base fertilizer per sq m. After fertilizing, dig deep. Before raising seedlings in the spring of the next year, turn the soil over again, level the ground, and then plow the planting area.

During the seedling raising process, high-quality and robust seedlings must be cultivated, because seedlings are the most basic condition for producing large cherries. The quality of the seedlings has a direct impact on the growth speed of the tree body, the time to fruit, and the yield, and also has a huge impact on the stress resistance and adaptability of the tree body.

2. How to fertilize cherry trees

1. Compound fertilizer

The price of compound fertilizer is higher than ordinary fertilizer, but in terms of nutritional composition it is more comprehensive and the effect is better. The price of a 100 jin bag of compound fertilizer is about 150-300 yuan.

For small saplings planted in the first year, after the roots are firmly established in June-July, dig a small hole and put in fertilizer. Each time use half a bag per mu, about 50 jin.

In the second year during the high-yield period, apply high-nitrogen, low-phosphorus, low-potassium fertilizer again, 3-5 times a year, each time applying 1-2 bags per mu. Generally, small trees of 1-3 years use high-nitrogen, low-phosphorus, low-potassium fertilizer, medium trees of 4-7 years use balanced fertilizer, and old trees of more than 8 years use low-nitrogen, high-potassium fertilizer.

2. Organic fertilizer

There are many types of organic fertilizer, but the organic fertilizer needed for growing cherry trees is humic acid organic fertilizer. This kind of fertilizer is mainly extracted from lignite, weathered coal, and peat, and there are regulations on when to use it. It can only be used once in autumn from August 15 to September 20 when applying base fertilizer, and can only be applied by shallow burying.

Organic fertilizer is very important for cherry trees because it makes up for the shortcomings of compound fertilizer and urea. Organic fertilizer can play a role in conditioning the soil, making the overall growth of the saplings good, the leaves dark and thick, the fruit large and shiny, and the taste better.

3. Urea

Although urea is the cheapest fertilizer, its effect is also relatively obvious. Its role is to make the tree grow relatively fast and well, and it is suitable for young trees of 1-3 years.

4. Soil conditioner

Soil conditioner is extracted from rocks rich in calcium, magnesium, and silicon in southern regions. The usage amount is about 10 bags per mu. The effect of soil conditioner is very good, so its price is higher compared with organic fertilizer.

When applying base fertilizer in autumn, stir it into organic fertilizer and then apply it. It can play a role in conditioning the soil, reducing insects and bacteria, and improving fruit hardness.