General Fruit Tree & Fruit Planting and care

• Water the Fruit or Fruit tree thoroughly and allow to drain fully.
• If planting the Fruit or Fruit Tree in a lawn remove a circle of turf.
• Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base Adding a bucketful of planting compost
• Remove the pot gently, if well rooted cut off the pot
• If using a stake position the Fruit Tree against the stake if one stake is used or in the middle if two are being used.
• Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil.
• Replace the remaining soil and heel in well.
• Secure to the stake or stakes using one or two rubber adjustable straps.
• Water the Fruit thoroughly, then again at least once a week during the first growing season.
• Apply some general fertiliser every spring.