GENERAL PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions below pics
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Rootstocks in June. These two year old Rootstocks will be
grafted with specific varieties in July and August. It takes
four years to produce one of my one year trees. |
Close up of Colt Rootstocks. All stock is carefully
graded. Minimal chemical weed control is used. I have developed
various unique mechanical methods to assist this aim. |
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Tree Budding and Grafting. Good grafting is the key to
producing the best trees. My technique acquired over 27 years
and in four countries. |
Lifting of trees. Trees are undercut using a specially
shaped blade. This eliminates damage from spades and allows me
to lift all of the root system |
© All pics taken by and copyright of Paul Jasper
When
your trees arrive, put them in a shady place out of
sunlight and frost. If unable to plant for several days,
unwrap them, water the roots thoroughly and dig the
bundles in to one or two large holes. They will be safe
here throughout the Winter. Keep an eye open for mouse or
vole holes around the trees and examine the roots if in
doubt.
To
Plant
Dig a generous sized hole and fork over the hard soil
underneath thoroughly to help prevent waterlogging. Most
trees are easy to establish but dislike waterlogged soils.
Site a tree stake as necessary. If rabbits and hares are
prevalent you must use spiral tree guards to prevent
damage.
Add a handful of general fertilizer and a shovel of
planting compost and mix these with the excavated soil.
Replace the excavated soil mixture and take special care
to see that the 'grafting point' (union), or 'kink' is
above ground level with two or three inches to spare. If
the union is buried the special rootstock will lose its
control over both cropping and vigour of the tree. This
is particularly important with Fruit Trees.
Water your new tree thoroughly (one bucket of water) and
repeat weekly during the first growing season if you're
able to. If any 'suckers' appear remove them from below
the grafting point.
Pruning
There are many books available. The most popular is 'The
Fruit Expert'
Take time to enjoy planting. Your tree will repay your
care in flower, fruit and shade !
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