What kind of soil is better for cultivating yew

1. Specific requirements

(1) Soft and breathable: This aspect is easy to understand; it is to ensure the plant's normal respiration. This kind of soil allows it to grow better.

(2) Good water retention: Many gardening enthusiasts may not quite understand what this term means, so let me explain it here first. We all know that soil contains air and water. However, some soils contain very large pores, so after watering, the water is very likely to drain away quickly. Then the soil will soon be in a very dry state again, and this kind of soil naturally has poor water retention. The soil we need is one that can keep the water poured in from evaporating for a longer time.

(3) Rich in humus: This is about the nutrient requirement. Choosing soil that contains more nutrients will save us a lot of trouble later.

(4) Good fertilizer retention: If you do not understand this, you can refer to water retention; their principles are similar. Only with good fertilizer retention can the plant have enough nutrients to absorb.

(5) Slightly acidic: In addition to the aspects above, we also need to consider the plant's own characteristics. Because it likes slightly acidic soil, this is also a factor when choosing. However, slightly acidic is enough, with a pH of about 5 to 6.5.

2. Soil mixing methods

(1) As we said above, clay soil is not breathable and does not meet the requirements. Sandy soil has poor water retention and also poor fertilizer retention, so it is not suitable either. What we can choose is to mix peat soil, perlite, and a small amount of loam. Practice has proven that soil made this way allows it to grow well.

(2) Then, some base fertilizer can be mixed in, such as bone meal. However, put in only a little. Otherwise, it is very easy to burn the roots.