Preparing the Planting Hole for Container-Grown Trees

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Amazing Apple Trees dating back to the 1700s Century Farm Orchards in NC, Come Learn with us!

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The video highlights an educational area at the orchard demonstrating proper tree planting techniques. Key instructions are shown on a sign: 'When planting: Add 2-3 lbs. of LIME per tree. Mix LIME into soil around tree. NO Fertilizer!!!'. An example of a planting hole is shown, emphasizing that 'Center is deeper than sides' to accommodate the root ball. Free planting and pruning guides are available on-site or on the website for more detailed instructions.

Goal: Properly prepare the soil and planting hole for container-grown apple trees.

Tools and materials

Shovel
Lime

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some motor stuff so guys in case you're wondering what your tree is gonna come like this is what it's gonna look like it's gonna be bear just can be a bear stick okay I'll take you over here and I'll show you how we dig the holes for the planting of the trees so folks over here they have an education area where they show you how to dig the hole and exactly how to plant the tree and when you receive your tree in the mail it'll have all that information with you but here's an example I'll take the camera down a little bit closer so it says when you're planting add 2 to 3 pounds of lime per tree no fertilizer this is the whole vanna show me what else we have Center is deeper than the sides okay guys and free planting and

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