diff --git a/API.md b/API.md
index 8c6e5382..4335a1ca 100644
--- a/API.md
+++ b/API.md
@@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ This section explains all the used groups in this subgame.
 * `cultivatable=1`: Block will be turned into Dirt by using a hoe on it
 * `flammable`: Block helps spreading fire and gets destroyed by nearby fire (rating doesn't matter)
 * `soil=1`: Saplings and other small plants can grow on it
+* `soil_sapling=2`: Soil for saplings. Intended to be natural soil. All saplings will grow on this
+* `soil_sapling=1`: Artificial soil (such as farmland) for saplings. Some saplings will not grow on this
 * `soil_sugarcane=1`: Sugar canes will grow on this near water
 
 ### Groups (mostly) used for crafting recipes
diff --git a/mods/default/functions.lua b/mods/default/functions.lua
index 210e8eda..bfce01ef 100644
--- a/mods/default/functions.lua
+++ b/mods/default/functions.lua
@@ -609,14 +609,16 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 -- Normal tree
 minetest.register_abm({
 	nodenames = {"default:sapling"},
-	neighbors = {"default:dirt", "default:dirt_with_grass"},
+	neighbors = {"group:soil_sapling"},
 	interval = 30,
 	chance = 15,
 	action = function(pos)
 		local light = minetest.get_node_light(pos)
-		if light or light > 10 then
-		minetest.add_node(pos, {name="air"})
-		generate_tree(pos, "default:tree", "default:leaves", 1)
+		local soilnode = minetest.get_node({x=pos.x, y=pos.y-1, z=pos.z})
+		local soiltype = mietest.get_item_group(soilnode.name, "soil_sapling")
+		if soiltype >= 1 and light and light >= 9 then
+			minetest.add_node(pos, {name="air"})
+			generate_tree(pos, "default:tree", "default:leaves", 1)
 		end
 	end,
 })
@@ -624,12 +626,14 @@ minetest.register_abm({
 -- Jungle Tree
 minetest.register_abm({
 	nodenames = {"default:junglesapling"},
-	neighbors = {"default:dirt", "default:dirt_with_grass"},
+	neighbors = {"group:soil_sapling"},
 	interval = 30,
 	chance = 15,
 	action = function(pos)
 		local light = minetest.get_node_light(pos)
-		if light or light > 10 then
+		local soilnode = minetest.get_node({x=pos.x, y=pos.y-1, z=pos.z})
+		local soiltype = mietest.get_item_group(soilnode.name, "soil_sapling")
+		if soiltype == 2 and light and light >= 9 then
 			minetest.add_node(pos, {name="air"})
 			generate_tree(pos, "default:jungletree", "default:jungleleaves", 2)
 		end
diff --git a/mods/default/nodes.lua b/mods/default/nodes.lua
index 0d52b330..54722270 100644
--- a/mods/default/nodes.lua
+++ b/mods/default/nodes.lua
@@ -257,7 +257,7 @@ minetest.register_node("default:dirt_with_grass", {
 	tiles = {"default_grass.png", "default_dirt.png", "default_dirt.png^default_grass_side.png"},
 	is_ground_content = true,
 	stack_max = 64,
-	groups = {crumbly=3, soil=1, soil_sugarcane=1, cultivatable=2},
+	groups = {crumbly=3, soil=1, soil_sapling=2, soil_sugarcane=1, cultivatable=2},
 	drop = 'default:dirt',
 	sounds = default.node_sound_dirt_defaults({
 		footstep = {name="default_grass_footstep", gain=0.4},
@@ -282,7 +282,7 @@ minetest.register_node("default:podzol", {
 	tiles = {"default_dirt_podzol_top.png", "default_dirt.png", "default_dirt_podzol_side.png"},
 	is_ground_content = true,
 	stack_max = 64,
-	groups = {crumbly=3, soil=1, soil_sugarcane=1},
+	groups = {crumbly=3, soil=1, soil_sapling=2, soil_sugarcane=1},
 	drop = 'default:dirt',
 	sounds = default.node_sound_dirt_defaults(),
 })
@@ -292,7 +292,7 @@ minetest.register_node("default:dirt", {
 	tiles = {"default_dirt.png"},
 	is_ground_content = true,
 	stack_max = 64,
-	groups = {crumbly=3, soil=1, soil_sugarcane=1, cultivatable=2},
+	groups = {crumbly=3, soil=1, soil_sapling=2, soil_sugarcane=1, cultivatable=2},
 	sounds = default.node_sound_dirt_defaults(),
 })
 
diff --git a/mods/farming/soil.lua b/mods/farming/soil.lua
index e8050820..45a859a2 100644
--- a/mods/farming/soil.lua
+++ b/mods/farming/soil.lua
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ minetest.register_node("farming:soil", {
 			{-0.5, -0.5, -0.5, 0.5, 0.4375, 0.5},
 		}
 	},
-	groups = {crumbly=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1,soil=2},
+	groups = { crumbly=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1, soil=2, soil_sapling=1 },
 	sounds = default.node_sound_dirt_defaults(),
 })
 
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ minetest.register_node("farming:soil_wet", {
 			{-0.5, -0.5, -0.5, 0.5, 0.4375, 0.5},
 		}
 	},
-	groups = {crumbly=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1,soil=3},
+	groups = { crumbly=3, not_in_creative_inventory=1, soil=3, soil_sapling=1 },
 	sounds = default.node_sound_dirt_defaults(),
 })