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Sour Cherries

Cherry
Also known as pie cherries, they are smaller and tarter than sweet cherries, often used in cooking.

Growing Environment

  • Soil Texture: Loamy Soil

    Balanced mix of sand, silt, and clay, well-draining but retains moisture, highly fertile.

  • pH Range: 7.4 - 7.8

    Mildly alkaline, may reduce the availability of some nutrients.

  • Organic Matter: Moderate (2% - 4%)

    Adequate organic matter levels, common in well-managed agricultural soils.

  • Salinity Level: 2 - 4 (Slightly Saline)

    Mild salinity, some sensitive crops may start showing signs of stress.
    Impact: Sensitive plants like beans and carrots may experience reduced growth; tolerant plants generally unaffected.

  • Hardiness Zone: 6A (Min: -10°F, Max: -5°F)
  • Humidity: Moderate

    Comfortable for most plants; typical for temperate regions.
    Impact: Generally ideal for most crops and plants; supports healthy growth and development.

Nutrient Profile

  • Calcium (Ca) (1.5 - 4)

    Strengthens cell walls, improves soil structure and aids in nutrient uptake.

  • Magnesium (Mg) (0.3 - 5)

    Central to photosynthesis, as it is part of the chlorophyll molecule.

  • Nitrogen (N) (2.6 - 1)

    Essential for plant growth, promotes lush, green foliage.

  • Phosphorus (P) (0.16 - 2)

    Vital for energy transfer and photosynthesis, helps in root and flower development.

  • Potassium (K) (1.6 - 3)

    Helps with water regulation, disease resistance, and overall plant vigor.

  • Sulfur (S) (0.16 - 6)

    Key component of some amino acids and vitamins, supports overall plant metabolism.