Soil Preparation for Plum Trees

Preparing your soil before you plant will greatly improve your plant’s performance and promote healthy, vigorous growth. It is a good idea to have your soil tested to determine if it is lacking in any essential minerals and nutrients. This can be done through your County Extension Office or with one of our digital meters.

The goal of soil preparation is to replenish vital minerals and nutrients, as well as break up and loosen any compacted soil.nutrients with fertilizers or organic matter, as well as breaking up and loosening compacted soils.

NOTE: This is part 5 in a series of 11 articles. For a complete background on how to grow plum trees, we recommend starting from the beginning.

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