What conditions are needed for cherry planting? A detailed explanation of environmental requirements

Cherries have been a fairly popular fruit in recent years. They are rich in nutrients and have a sweet-and-sour taste, making them extremely popular with consumers on the market. As market demand has increased, their price has also soared all the way. Many growers, seeing this market trend, have begun preparing to plant cherries one after another, but cherries are not suitable for planting in all regions; they have certain requirements for the growing environment. So what conditions are needed to plant cherries? Let's take a look together.

1. Temperature requirements

The cherry is a warmth-loving tree species that likes to grow in a warm environment. It is suitable for growing in areas with an annual average temperature above 12 degrees, and it requires more than 150-200 days a year with an average daily temperature above 10 degrees, a requirement that most regions in China can meet. As long as there is sufficient water, the cherry can tolerate high-temperature environments while growing, but a long period of dry conditions is not good for its growth. Mature plants can withstand low temperatures of minus ten-plus degrees, they will suffer frost damage at 20 degrees below the forest, and saplings will freeze to death below minus 10 degrees.

2. Water requirements

Water is also extremely important for cherries. They need a certain amount of air humidity while growing. If the air humidity is relatively low, it will be unfavorable for their growth, and if it is too dry during fruiting, the fruit will grow slowly or stop growing, which will affect the yield. Therefore, when cultivating, the south should preferably choose areas with abundant rainfall, while the north is relatively dry, so it is suitable to plant in mountainous areas, valleys, and other areas with relatively high air humidity. During cultivation, summer temperatures are high, water evaporates quickly, and the air is dry. In addition to watering frequently, water mist should also be sprayed to increase air humidity for plant growth.

3. Soil requirements

Cherries have relatively high requirements for soil. They not only require deep and fertile soil, but also loose soil texture, good aeration, and good drainage. In addition, they are relatively sensitive to salinity and alkalinity, and are not suitable for planting in saline-alkali land. If the soil is too alkaline, the survival rate of cultivation is relatively low, and management is also extremely laborious. The suitable soil pH value is between 5.6-7.

4. Light

The cherry is a light-loving fruit tree. When grown in an environment with sufficient light, its tree body is robust, the life span of fruiting branches is longer, flower buds are plump and differentiation is greater, and the fruit also matures earlier with high sugar content. In this way, it can be brought to market earlier, seize the market, and also attract repeat customers to buy. The economic benefits are higher.

The above introduction to cherry planting conditions is hoped to be helpful to you. If you want to learn more about planting knowledge, please stay tuned to us.