Fertilization in Carob Tree
Carob is a tree that is traditionally hardly fertilized, as it can grow even on poor soils. However, studies show that nitrogen in particular can increase fruit production in older gardens. What is interesting is this: Although carob is a legume, it does not form nodules on its roots and cannot bind nitrogen from the air.
Read MoreSoil Requirements for Carob Tree
Carob is known as a "contented" tree with low soil selectivity. It can grow in many different conditions, from rocky slopes to dunes, from calcareous soils to poor and shallow lands. On the other hand, it cannot withstand water-holding, heavy and airless soils and high ground water.
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