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Planting Out Apple Tree

andylennon1andylennon1 Posts: 13
in Fruit & veg
Hi. I have two apple trees bought from a garden centre at the end of last year - they are both about 4 feet tall. I kept them in my shed all winter and want to plant them out now. I have labels telling me location details and advice, but wanted to hear from the forum about is this the best time of year and what kind of preparation to make? 

Thanks

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  • Blue OnionBlue Onion Posts: 2,995
    Haha.. I hope they are in pots.  Bareroot was my first thought too.  

    Did you keep the soil moist over winter?  An occasional water?  
    Utah, USA.
  • andylennon1andylennon1 Posts: 13
    when I get home I will get varieties - an occasional water

  • andylennon1andylennon1 Posts: 13
    two varieties - on grafts I presume. Apple Discovery on MM106 and Cox's O. Pippin SF on MM106
  • andylennon1andylennon1 Posts: 13
    thank you so much Pansyface - I'll be back on here with many more discussions/questions - my father in law was a gardener but passed away recently and I want to complete the plan he had for our garden.
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