EFN--Planting Suggestions




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Planting Suggestions

When you receive your trees, inspect for damage or drought. Wet the roots immediately. We recommend planting the trees as soon as possible. If you cannot plant immediately, keep the seedlings moist and cool until you can plant. DO NOT let the plants freeze.

To Plant : Dig a hole twice the size of the root system and place seedling or tree the same depth as it was growing at the nursery. We recommend putting a slow-release fertilizer packet at the bottom of the hole and then covering it with 1 inch of soil before planting the seedling (two packets for older tree). The 30 Gram Reforestation Technologies International (RTI) (22-10-7) works extremely well with mast-producing trees.

After the first year, you should fertilize in early spring with Osmocote® Classic 18-6-12.

If rain is inadequate, water trees at least once a week.

Mast-producing trees and shrubs like the sun. Try to plant in full sun.

Spacing:

Space nut/acorn trees about 30 feet apart.

Space fruit trees about 20 feet apart.

Space shrubs about 6-7 feet apart.

Deer Protection: Deer can cause severe damage, especially to fruit trees. Plantra® tree tubes are recommended for all seedlings and older, larger trees. These protectors not only protect the tree from deer and varmints but it also provides a greenhouse like environment for seedlings, substantially increasing growth. For bushier types of trees and shrubs, we recommend some type of cage or fence to protect from deer.