Question

Write in detail about soil sampling procedure for an orchard plantation.

Answer 1

Before planting in an orchard, laboratory soil analysis is much needed for a better result.

The following process is to be followed in order to determine soil properties.

• Division of soil into several blocks of 2-5 acres.

• Collecting sample cores from each block and send these for testing.

In case of an established orchard, the soil samples are to be taken in every 3-5 years.