This will of course depend on your own conditions and the plants you are growing! DO NOT water lightly each day because this results in a wet surface and dry root zone area. The typical three foot diameter planting hole would need 7 ½ to 10 gallons of water per week provided by rainfall or by the gardener.Īpply this water once a week, two times per week if soil is fast draining. An inch of water is equivalent to about ¾ to one gallon per square foot of soil surface area. There are many factors, including the humidity, temperature, soil type, wind, and amount of direct sun that affect how much and how often water should be applied.Ī general rule of thumb for plants in the ground is to ensure they receive an inch of water per week over the root zone. This is the most important and often the most difficult part of successfully growing plants. If you are planting an orchard be sure to include enough space between rows for transporting your supplies in and your fruit out. Refer to size descriptions for each variety, keeping in mind these are generally managed or pruned sizes, not maximum potential sizes. A 2-4” deep layer of mulch (straw, leaves, or wood chips) applied after planting will continue to improve the soil and maintain moisture.Īllow sufficient space for both the top of the cherry tree and it’s root system when selecting the planting location. Improve your soil where you intend to plant by mixing an inch or two of plant based organic matter, peat, or coconut coir into an area 2 times the diameter of the planting hole and up to a foot deep. Due to modern rootstocks and a vulnerability to root rot, cherries should not be planted in heavy clay or otherwise poorly draining soils. Fruit ripening and flavor development are also benefited by the carbohydrate production stimulated by the sun, as well as it’s heat.Ĭherry trees require a well-drained sandy loam soil at a pH of 6.5. Sufficient sun exposure triggers the initiation of new flower buds for the next growing season, without which there will be no fruit. Cherry trees need to be planted where they receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight as measured in early summer (late June to early August).
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