Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Grading fields, establishing drainage ditches, and installing drain tiles of-
ten require specialized equipment and expertise. For commercial orchards,
these activities are usually best left to professionals. Correcting drainage
problems is much more difficult once the trees are planted, so be sure to get
this process right from the start.
Usingraisedbeds. Raised beds are simply mounds of soil that lift crop plants
above the surrounding soil and provide increased rooting depth. In gardens,
raised beds are often used and quite typically are enclosed on the sides with
stone, brick, wood, or composite materials. In orchards, raised beds are most
often simply flattened mounds of soil. These beds will be formed after the
orchard is laid out, usually just before planting the trees. This section is in-
cluded here so that you can consider whether raised beds will meet your
needs later or if you also need to take other remedial action to correct drain-
age problems before laying out the planting blocks.
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