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Treasure House of Fruit: Where are the most mysterious orchards in the world?
Orchards are artificially planted trees or shrubs used primarily for food production. Typically, orchards are composed of fruit or nut-producing trees and are often used for commercial production. These orchards not only provided food but also had aesthetic value in decorating the gardens. Orchard types and layouts vary around the world based on geographical conditions and climate.
The layout and design of an orchard not only affects crop yields, but also affects sustainable development and the maintenance of biodiversity.
Different layout methods for orchards
Orchard layout is a key technique for growing crops. Different planting methods will result in different layouts. Common layout methods are:
- Square layout
- Rectangular layout
- Fifth layout
- Triangular Layout
- Hexagon layout
- Contour or terrace layout
Depending on the different fruit varieties, there may be some variations in these systems.
Orchards from various places
In the United States, the most widespread types of orchards are apple and orange orchards, but citrus orchards are often referred to as groves. In the eastern United States, eastern Washington State has the largest area of apple orchards, while Florida and southern California have extensive orange orchards, often referred to as "groves."
In Canada, the Noah's Peninsula has a large number of apple and other fruit orchards. It is part of the "Canadian Fruit Belt" and also supports the "pick your own fruit" activity.
In the coastal areas of Western Europe, many orchards thrive due to the mild climate and good water sources.
Orchards of Central Europe
In Germany, Streuobstwiese (meadows dotted with fruit trees) are a traditional landscape typically found in the temperate maritime climate of Western Europe. These fruit trees have been cultivated for generations and serve as a habitat for many animal species, demonstrating the symbiosis between human culture and the natural environment.
The development of modern orchards
With the development of technology, modern orchards, especially commercial orchards, have begun to adopt high-density planting in order to improve efficiency. In some cases, the number of trees per hectare has reached 22,000, and the planting method has also developed in the direction of climbing plants.
The concept of "smart orchards" is gradually becoming popular around the world, such as the smart orchards in Washington State in the United States and the Samriti Bagh orchards in India. These orchards are managed using various sensors to adapt to modern needs.
Orchard conservation in the UK
The British rural revitalization plan includes the protection and restoration of orchards. Such actions not only improve local agricultural productivity, but also protect biodiversity and traditional lifestyles. However, according to the Birt Report, the area of traditional orchards is gradually shrinking, which has triggered a rush for conservation and restoration.
Conservation action for orchards has become a focus of the UK Biodiversity Strategy.
In the face of the development of orchards and environmental changes, we might as well think about how future orchards will find the best balance between productivity and ecological protection?
