Planting Need full sun 6 hours per day Soil that is deep 3 feet Good drainage Soil needs to be well cultivated roots will not penetrate tough soil The hole should be twice as wide as the root but only as deep ID: 555349
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PlantingNeed full sun, 6 hours per daySoil that is deep, 3 feetGood drainageSoil needs to be well cultivated, roots will not penetrate tough soilThe hole should be twice as wide as the root, but only as deepSlide3
PlantingCut any roots that are broken or kinkedIf your tree was in a pot before planting, gently spread the roots outRefill hole with excavated soilOnce planted the upper most root should lie just below the soil lineSlide4
IrrigationAll new trees should be watered thoroughly to settle soilFruit tree watering rings work very wellSlide5
IrrigationThe ground within 3 feet of the trunk should be kept free of weeds, grass or other plants that will compete for nutrients and waterMulch or wood chips help with thisFirst year trees do not need much more water until it warms upSlide6
PollinationStrawberries, raspberries, peaches, cherries, grapes are self pollinatingApples, pears, plums, apricots are notBlueberry plants are self pollinating but cross pollination makes larger fruitTrees within 100 feet count as pollinatorsSlide7
PruningWhy do you need to prune?Pruning should be done in the dormant seasonAfter leaves have fallen in the fall, but before new growth in the springDo not over prune, when in doubt, leave itSlide8
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