Most fruit trees favor a neutral soil pH between 6.0 - 7.0. Do a soil composition and pH test* so you know which nutrients are lacking and treat accordingly.
Research before you plant, and be sure to choose varieties that are recommended for your zone.Tips to creating a healthy environment for your fruit trees: Just like with people, the easiest way to avoid health issues in fruit trees is prevention, and an ideal planting site is the best place to start.
There are also methods to practice that help you grow healthy and productive fruit trees. Quite the opposite is true! There are means of growing organic fruit trees – like natural/organic pest and disease control sprays – effective and safe to use around people, pets, and the environment. Some gardeners avoid growing fruit trees because of the misconception that many chemicals are needed just to keep the fruit pest- and disease-free.
Grocery stores know that the average consumer likes what they consider to be perfect-looking fruit, which is often what is stocked on produce shelves at the expense of flavor and nutrients, so don't let a few spots and bumps bother you. The easiest way to avoid tree-health issues when growing organic fruit trees is prevention, and an ideal planting site is the best place to start.Īlthough there are several ways to grow fruit organically, organic fruit growers share this concept: don't expect "perfect-looking" fruit! The photo on the left is of organically grown Jonathan apples.
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