How to Plant Bare Root Fruit Trees Step by Step | Planting, Pruning, & Expert Tips!

In this video we show how to plant bare root fruit trees step by step. Everything from how deep to plant the trees, how far apart, and how to prune them. I am joined by my grandpa who is a lifelong farmer and he shares all of the tips you need for a successful home orchard of fruit trees!

We planted apples, nectarines, peaches, and pears and so if you’re considering planting fruit trees this video will walk you through every step.

Resources Mentioned:
→ Gardening Journal to keep track of tree varieties: https://shop.audreyslittlefarm.com/pr...
→ Metal Plant Tags that won't rot in the sun: https://amzn.to/3uXOu0F
→ Tree Heal to protect pruning cuts: https://amzn.to/3uXHOj2

Time Codes

00:00 Introduction
0:25 Step 1 - Setting Up Line
0:38 How Deep to Plant Bare Root Trees
1:36 How to Place Tree in Planting Hole and Spread Roots
3:10 Age of Bare Root Trees
3:40 Spacing Between Trees
3:52 Home Garden VS Commercial Tree Spacing
6:48 Staking Line to Plant Trees Straight
6:58 Tip for Removing Tree from Large Pot
7:29 How to Score Tree Roots
7:52 Why You Should Separate Apples, Pears, and Cherries
10:05 How to Prune Bare Root Trees Step by Step
13:13 Demonstration of Pruning Bare Root Nectarine Tree
14:37 Why We Were Not Able to Prune Trees as Short as Desired
15:13 Why You Should Get Metal Plant Tags & Garden Journal
16:19 A Close Up Look at Pruning and Explanation of Pruning Techniques
18:00 When to Prune Stone Fruit Trees
19:38 Pruning Bare Root Pear Tree
21:09 The Perfect Bare Root Tree
22:12 Why You Need to Prune at an Angle
22:56 How to Water Newly Planted Bare Root Trees
23:17 Removing Air Bubbles
24:35 Recap of Planting Bare Root Trees

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