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Post by ogemaone on Apr 13, 2017 6:47:45 GMT -6
My trees from Cummings are arriving today. I won't be able to plant until next Wednesday. I plan on keeping them in the garage until then. I will open package and check daily to make sure roots are kept moist. Anyone see any issues with this!
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Post by smsmith on Apr 13, 2017 10:15:11 GMT -6
No problem, that's what I do. Keep them cool and moist, plant as soon as you can.
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Post by nhmountains on Apr 13, 2017 10:32:46 GMT -6
Stu,
Do you recommend soaking them in a tub of water for a few hours just prior to planting?
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Post by ogemaone on Apr 13, 2017 10:35:54 GMT -6
Stu, Do you recommend soaking them in a tub of water for a few hours just prior to planting? I always do that, just wasn't sure if letting them sit in the garage for a week would be ok. I plan on checking them daily and keeping roots moist. When I plant I throw them in a 5 gallon bucket to soak. |
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Post by nhmountains on Apr 13, 2017 10:46:06 GMT -6
Stu, Do you recommend soaking them in a tub of water for a few hours just prior to planting? I always do that, just wasn't sure if letting them sit in the garage for a week would be ok. I plan on checking them daily and keeping roots moist. When I plant I throw them in a 5 gallon bucket to soak. Sounds like you're good to go then. |
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Post by ogemaone on Apr 13, 2017 11:31:41 GMT -6
I'll know shortly, but I'm expecting whips. Does everyone cut their whips back when planting? I believe I read you should cut them back to 38" from the graft union. I've always just planted my whips as is and haven't lost any yet.
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Post by ogemaone on Apr 13, 2017 11:48:04 GMT -6
Here is crazy eds description of the trees he received, would you guys plant as is or cut everything back?
Hi Appleman,
I ordered my Franklin trees from Cummins which I believe you mentioned ultimately came from Stark. They were nice sized with probably (6) 12" feathers on each tree. Not quite as big as the magnum plum trees i got from them but the Franklin's were solid to say the least. Sorry I didn't have time to snap a picture.
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Post by ogemaone on Apr 13, 2017 12:04:34 GMT -6
Here are the trees, they were still moist in the bag so I added just a half cup of water. Would you guys still snip these back at all?  |
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Post by Tooln on Apr 13, 2017 13:36:51 GMT -6
Can't answer about clipping them back but , cool, moist and I'd add dark storage till you plant.
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Post by nhmountains on Apr 13, 2017 13:38:16 GMT -6
I know it hurts to clip them back but, they'll respond better if you do. Take 3" off and call it good.
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Post by ogemaone on Apr 13, 2017 13:48:09 GMT -6
Can't answer about clipping them back but , cool, moist and I'd add dark storage till you plant. I put them back in the box after watering and duct taped it close. I'll just reopen daily check for moisture and seal back up. |
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Post by chummer16 on Apr 13, 2017 14:44:25 GMT -6
I like to prune back a few inches to the best looking bud. I would also recommend getting some water absorb or root gel. I know this saved my trees last year. We had a bad drought and I never watered after planting and all my trees made it. It is the best $10 you can spend. Any nursery should have it.
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Post by smsmith on Apr 13, 2017 16:35:36 GMT -6
I think you guys ^^^ have it covered  |
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