Lesson 1: Assessing the Site for Planting Fruit

Trees
Factors affecting tree growth
Factors to consider for site preparation:

1. Topography – refers to the contour or shape of the land. Fruit Trees grow well on flat to slightly
sloping areas
2. Soil Depth – deep soil is important to fruit bearing trees since these are perennial crops of permanent
plantings.

Soil layers
 Horizon humus
 Horizon (top soil)
 Horizon (Eluvation layer)
 Horizon (Sub soil)
 Horizon (regolith)
 Horizon (Bedrock)
3. Accessibility – Accessibility of Site is also important. It should service by good rocks and near
waterways to lessen damage of fruits and cost of transportation.
4. Other factors – even distribution and the amount of rainfall are also necessary elements for planting
fruit bearing trees. Other elements favorable for horticultural enterprise are the amenities /
infrastructure facilities and the socio economic condition.