Before planting we very strongly suggest that you prune your bareroot plant.

1. all branches should be pruned back to a lateral bud, removing the terminal bud causes the plant to foliate more quickly across the entire branch, not just the terminal end.

2. prune for structure

Gather tools and materials:

• Potting Soil
• Tub or Can to hold water for soaking
• Pruners
• Shovel
• Container for plant or hole dug in ground (See below)

Soak the plants' roots or the whole plant in a water and vitamin B solution

If planting directly into the ground, dig a good size hole: 18" x 18" for shrubs, grapes, and cane berries: 24" x 24" for the larger fruit, flowering, and shade trees

Backfill the hole with a well-turned mixture of 50% soil conditioner, 50% your present soil. Make sure any bud or graft union is approximately 2" above the soil level.

After placing first layer of soil, set bareroot over soil and spread out the roots. Place so that bud or graft union will rest approximately 2" above the finished soil level.

Pack the final layer of soil back into the hole or container, firmly, with no air pockets around the roots

Planted tree with bud or graft union approximately 2" above the finished soil level.

Then water deeply.

Do not over-water. Remember, the bareroot plant has no foliage, thus the photosynthesis/respiration process is not happening. Even though there will be immediate root activity, there is no natural way for the plant to relieve itself of excess moisture. Water sparingly but deeply until the plant is in foliage. Water only when the soil is nearly (but not totally) dry. Remember rain is water. More plants die from over-watering then any other cause. Be particularly careful with cherries, permissions, figs, and cane berries. Once the plant has foliage you may begin a regular watering process.