Can cherries be grown in the north?

Can cherries be grown in the north?

Cherries can be grown in the north, but they are only suitable for planting in a few northern areas. When planting, they need to be provided with suitable soil and planted in a sunny place so that they can receive natural light all day long.

Cherries prefer a cool, dry climate and are mostly planted in areas of my country with a precipitation of 700-1000 mm. Note that the low temperature and cold wave time at the planting site cannot coincide with the flowering period of cherries. The main producing areas of the plants are Shandong, Liaoning, Henan, Hubei and other places.

How to grow cherries in the north

1. Soil: The roots of cherries need a lot of oxygen. It is best to use sandy soil for planting. The soil should be fertile and loose, with a deep soil layer, and the pH value of the soil should be between 6.0-7.5.

2. Fertilization: Cherries like fertilizer but are afraid of concentrated fertilizer. Usually, you can apply diluted water-soluble fertilizer once every half a month. After entering the fruiting period, use urea once, and apply phosphorus fertilizer after flowering.

3. Watering: Cherries are sensitive to water and have poor cold resistance. The soil moisture should be around 70%. Watering should be frequent, but water should not be allowed to accumulate in the soil.