Fruit trees and shrubs belong to plants, that stay in the same place for many years. Therefore, it is especially important to properly prepare the soil before planting.
Fruit trees grow better in soils with a low level of groundwater. Apple trees require a deep water level 150 cm, pear trees, cherries, cherries and nuts – 180…200 cm and deeper. They tolerate plum trees' high groundwater levels best – 100…120 cm. For fruit bushes, it can be even higher, even within 60…80 cm. When the water level is too high, the plot should be drained.
Soil, where fruit plants are grown should be fairly fertile, permeable, airy and relatively humid. The strong root system created by plants with a large number of small roots ensures that they are easy to adopt after planting and give them lush growth in the following years.. Both very light sandy soils, as well as heavy, firm clays are not suitable directly for planting. Increasing their fertility and fertility can be achieved by providing large amounts of humus (manure, green fertilizers). In practice, it is also common to mix more cohesive soil with sandy soil. An additional improvement in the productive properties of light soil can be obtained by adding peat. However, very heavy, compacted soil should be loosened by providing humus and sand.
Fruit trees and shrubs belong to plants, that stay in the same place for many years. Therefore, it is especially important to properly prepare the soil before planting.
