Preparations before planting pear trees and grafting precautions
How should pear trees be planted for the best results? Would you like to find out? Then let's take a look together!
Pear trees need fertile soil to grow well, so before planting, check the soil pH. A soil pH of 6.0-7.0 for planting trees means conditions are good. Look at the trees and plants established around you. If they look healthy and are growing well, then simply follow the recommended fruit tree fertilizing schedule. Avoid extremely heavy or poorly drained soil.
Before planting: soak the tree roots in a tub or large trash can for one to two hours to prevent them from drying out while you dig. Do not soak for more than six hours. Do not expose the roots to freezing temperatures when planting. Dig the hole deep and wide so the root system has enough space. (Keep the topsoil in a separate pile so you can place it at the bottom of the hole; doing so is best.)
Roots grow better in loose soil, so mix our Coco-Fiber Potting Medium into your pile of topsoil. You can also use dehydrated cow manure, garden compost or peat moss (at a concentration of up to 1/3). Fill the hole, putting the topsoil back first. You can avoid creating air pockets by carefully working the soil around the roots and firming it down firmly.
Form a ring of soil around the planting hole 2“ above ground level. This allows water to stand and soak in. (In autumn, spread the soil evenly around the tree to prevent water from freezing around the plant and causing damage.)
Water your new tree. Using a Stark® Tre-Pep® fertilizer solution and soaking deeply and thoroughly works best. (If planting in autumn, wait until spring to fertilize for best results.) This effective starter fertilizer helps trees and plants grow quickly and vigorously. After watering, if the soil has settled, be sure to add enough soil to fill the hole level with the ground.
Grafted Trees
Grafted trees require special care when planting. All Stark Bro's fruit trees are grafted or budded, which is the only way to grow a true-to-type planting. You can see where the fruit variety on top joins the root variety below by a bump on the bark, a change in bark color, or a slightly offset angle. For some dwarf trees, it is very important to keep this graft above ground. Otherwise, roots may develop from above the graft; your tree can then grow to full size by bypassing its dwarfing portion.
