How to properly water cherries in the summer: the berries will be juicy and sweet - advice from experienced gardeners

04.06.2024 13:06

If the summer is dry and hot, it is important to water the trees yourself.

In other cases, rain will be sufficient.

How to properly water a cherry tree

If it rains periodically (every week), you do not need to water the tree additionally.

If there has been no precipitation for a week, you should water the cherries using a garden hose.

Watering should be plentiful so that water can penetrate to the roots.

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Water your garden trees no more than once a week.

Excess moisture can lead to nutrient deficiencies, root rot and plant diseases.

For ease of watering, make a small deepening in the soil so that the water does not spread.

It is important to water the tree as needed. If there has been no rain for a long time and the leaves look dry, moisten the soil additionally.

Pay attention to the condition of the soil under the tree to determine whether watering is needed.

If the soil is dry, increase the amount of watering.

Previously, we told you how to fertilize raspberries.

Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource