Our ancestors used to place a stone under fruit trees. We gave it a try

The weather has been playing tricks on us, and not just recently. People usually manage just fine, but when it comes to various plants and trees, things are often more complicated. Our ancestors were undoubtedly aware of this fact and tried to help with various tricks and tips. Of course, these were inexpensive and free of any chemicals. That is why it is worth highlighting some of our ancestors’ customs in the following article. Specifically, we will focus on why they placed a stone under fruit trees.

Nothing magical—there is logic behind the stone under the tree

Sure, many of us associate a stone under a tree with some kind of magic. That’s not the case; there’s likely a logical explanation for everything. The stone helps anchor the roots. This makes them much stronger and healthier. Among other things, it also helps distribute heat from the roots up to the crown—specifically the young shoots that emerge on the trees every year. The tree is simply able to maintain a higher temperature, and the frost won’t easily burn it during the winter, just as it often doesn’t even now in the spring, when ground frosts can still occur.

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The stone simply helps the tree survive the freezing season

That’s right. It was mainly for this reason that our ancestors buried stones near trees. It wasn’t complicated or difficult. They simply dug a small hole and then buried the stone in it so that it didn’t stick out. Of course, it had to be near the tree itself to have a positive effect on it.

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We successfully tested the method

We buried a stone near our small columnar trees. Even though the frosts came quite late this year—just a few weeks ago—the harvest looks very solid. That’s not the case for our neighbors. The question remains, however, whether this is due to the stones themselves or because our neighbor mainly has apricot trees in their garden, which are very sensitive to frost. But we’ll probably never know for sure. The stone will stay by the tree, though, and won’t get in the way.

FAQ – Frequently asked questions about the stone under the tree

How does the stone help the trees?

It supports the root system.

Does the stone also help against frost?

Yes, it helps maintain the trees’ thermal comfort.

How should the stone be buried?

So that it doesn’t stick out at all.

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