How to plant a bare root tree

Bare root tree

Today we dedicate ourselves to tree sowing. Before starting this post, you may be interested to know that when buying a tree you can choose four options:

The first is a root ball tree, the second is a bare root tree, the third is a potted tree and the last one is with a plaster root ball, this last option usually for large trees.

If you choose bare root trees, pay attention as they must always be planted during winter or late fall as they should not have leaves.

The process

Plant bare root tree

Once the ideal time for the bare root tree plantingYou must trim the roots so that the specimen is in optimal condition. Remove those that are broken or dry, the rotten roots or those that are damaged. You can even remove the ones that are too long. Then repeat the operation with the branches, pruning the tips of the longest branches and leaving the branches even.

Many gardeners then choose immerse the roots of the tree in a mixture of water and soil. It is necessary to soak them for a while to finally proceed to plant the tree.

In this sense, the process is similar to that of many plants. You have to dig a large hole and before locating the tree it is necessary to remove the earth to aerate it.

Then nail atutor in the bottom of the hole to fix the tree and that then it grows straight and that it does not fall in the pre-rooting stage. Stakes are essential so that the tree does not grow crooked and so that it can take root and grip the ground with precision.

Compost and irrigation

Plant tree

Before placing the tree in the hole, add organic compost and mix it with the soil in order to enrich the soil. The ideal is two to three kilos of manure, peat or mulch, you can even add wood ash, another excellent organic fertilizer.

Well, it is time to plant the tree so the adrenaline rises and you have to pay attention. Place it in the hole and avoid that the neck is flush with the ground or deeply buried. Then cover it with the earth, always avoiding air pockets. Water in abundance during the first year so that the tree is strengthened and can develop in perfect conditions. If you can, form a well for irrigation as it will allow the tree to take better advantage of the irrigation.