How to Grow Fruit Trees - Part 1
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Indulge in the satisfaction of growing your own juicy fruit! Adding fruit trees to your garden not only brings beauty but also provides a delicious bounty of fresh produce. Even in limited space, incorporating fruit trees is easier than you might think.
Prime Planting Time
Nurseries and garden centres typically stock new specimen fruit trees, particularly pip and stone varieties like apples and plums, from late May to late August.
Fruit trees can be planted at any time of the year when they are available, but ideally in autumn, winter, and early spring so they have time to establish their root system before the heat of summer.
Ideal Planting Conditions: Soil, Site, and Sun
Selecting the right spot for your fruit trees is crucial for their success. Here are three key factors to consider:
- Soil – Fruit trees thrive in well-drained soil. If your soil is not ideal, enhance drainage with Garden Time Compost, and you can also raise the height of the fruit tree when planting to avoid pooling around the trunk.
- Shelter – Select a warm, sheltered spot. Fruit trees only flower once a year and in a windy position, flowers can be blown off the tree, leading to poor fruit set.
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Sun – Fruit trees plenty of sun for maximum ripening of fruit to enhance the flavour. Choose a site that receives at least six hours of sunshine daily.