How to plant a fruit tree .
How to plant
a fruit tree on ground.
Planting a fruit tree is very important. A fruit tree has to survive for more than 30 years in cold winter and harsh summer. For that the root system has to be healthy. The organic matter in the pit is often ignored. Organic matter serves as a reservoir of nutrients, air and water, reduces compaction and surface crusting . It increases water infiltration into soil. It reduces clogging and increase drainage.
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| Diameter 18 inch depth 18inch |
Make a
pit about 18 inch diameter, 18 inch
depth. Fill the bottom six inch with organic matter like dried leaves, peat
moss, compost mixed with ¼ dirt. Sprinkle 10
table spoon of bone meal inside the pit where the root will touch the soil for building healthy root system.
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| A pit for planting |
Then place
the pot plant one inch below the ground level and fill the side or gap with: 1)compost, 2) peat moss or dried leaves
or organic matter 3) dirt or soil at 1:
2: 1: ratio. If you got potting soil that can be used instead of the above. Make sure there is no air gap on the side or bottom.
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| If it is grafted tree make sure the graft is above ground |
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| Make a raised border around the tree to keep the water and manure |
Best time to
plant a fruit tree is 2nd
half of March, April and first half of May. That is the stage when trees are awakening after the dormant winter and spring towards summer season. This is based on Vancouver climate.
Please watch the first video. That will give you a better picture.
2nd video is also
helpful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSIxzkaDOTA
