Soil Preparation & Nutrient Amendments

This video discusses the importance of soil preparation and nutrient amendments for almond orchards, emphasizing the need for pre-plant soil modifications, soil sampling, and nutrient management strategies.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Learn the importance of soil amendments before planting almonds.
• Understand the impact of different rootstocks on almond tree growth and health.
• Know the key nutrients needed for young almond trees and how to fertilize them.
• Discover research findings on how phosphorus affects the growth of new almond trees.
• Learn how to use soil sampling and tools like Google Earth to identify problem areas.
• Understand how soil salinity and sodium levels affect almond trees.
• Consider the costs and long-term impacts of site remediation and water quality.