<i PLANTING GUIDE 
Fruit TREES 
PREPARATION: Keep trees moist before planting by covering with 
damp burlap, or by heeling trees in a trench in 
well drained location covering roots with damp soil. 
Fruit trees should be cut back to 18 - 24 inches at 
time of planting (slightly higher for home plant- 
ing). Cut off side branches, leaving 3 to 4 branches 
to form fork. Cut back the 3 to 4 remaining branches 
to 1 or 2 buds. (Fig. 1) 
Prune broken roots and those that are excessively 
long. (Fig. 2) 
PLANTING: Allow ample space for root system. Hold bud union 
at surface level, fill hole three-quarters full of soil, 
then pull tree up until bud union is 2 to 4 inches 
above ground level. This will help to straighten out 
roots. Firm soil well around roots. Provide basin 
CULTIVATION around tree and settle soil by watering. (Fig. 3) 
& FERTILIZING: Do not fertilize trees at time of planting. Fertilize in 
early June with sulphate of ammonia. Keep well 
irrigated during dry season. A covering of straw 
or peat moss conserves moisture. 
PRUNING: 
Confine first year growth to 3 or 4 selected 
branches. Cut these back about one-third late in 
fall. (Fig. 4). For detailed instructions, we recom- 
mend Sunset's pruning handbook. 
GRAPES 
PREPARATION: Remove all root growth except main roots at base of 
vine. Trim these to 2-3 inches. (Fig. 5) Prune the 
vine to a single cane with 2 to 4 buds. (Fig. 6) 
Roots should be kept damp until planted. Bare 
root planting season: January through March. Plant 
from containers all year. 
PLANTING: Dig spacious hole, setting spur 2 inches above 
ground level. Firm topsoil around roots and irrigate. 
(Fig. 6) 
TRAINING: Confine first-year growth to single cane, training 
it straight up. In winter cut laterals back to 2 op- 
posite buds on all varieties. Second-year laterals 
should be trained horizontally on wire trellis. 
(Fig. 7). In second winter prune back secondary 
laterals on horizontal canes to 2 buds. Continue 
trimming new canes back to 2 buds each winter. 
Spur pruned vines are trained as shown in Figure 8. 
For more complete details see Agriculture Extension 
Circular No. 89. 
CULTIVATION: Fertilize 2 months after planting. Confine irrigation 
to several good waterings each summer. Use dust- 
ing sulphur if mildew appears during growing 2) 
season. = 
Citrus © SMALL Fruits 
Handle citrus and other balled plants by lifting ball, not the top. 
Dig hole large enough to hold ball and permit firming soil around 
it. Hold top of ball at ground level. Do not remove burlap. Fill in 
about 1/3 with topsoil, then cut top string and fold back corners of 
burlap (Fig. 9). Fill hole with water. When settled add remaining 
soil and firm well, leaving shallow basin. Flood basin. Water again 
2-3 days later and once more in 10-15 days. Little fertilizer is 
needed in first few months. Shelter with burlap cover during frost 
season the first 2 to 3 years until tree becomes well established. 
STRAWBERRIES 
Trim roots halfway back and spread when planting, Crown must 
be even with ground level. Space plants 1 foot apart on ridge 18 
inches wide, 2 rows per ridge. Use plenty of water when planting 
and in production. Use commercial fertilizer between ridges 2 
months after planting and soak well. Trimming runners will increase 
yield. Plant 50 plants per person for home use. 
BOYSENBERRIES, YOUNGBERRIES, LOGANBERRIES 
Set plants 6-8 feet apart against fence, wall or arbor. Cover roots 
and keep moist. Canes grown first year produce crop the following 
year. Water well during harvest and summer months. Fertilize spring 
and fall. To increase bearing surface, train plants on wires or 
trellis. Average family requires 6 plants. 
RASPBERRIES 
Plant 2 feet apart in rows 4 feet apart. Cut back canes to 3-4 inches 
and set roots deep in loose soil. Keep moist. First season's growth 
produces crop following year. After harvest prune back branches to 
12-18 inches. Apply manure mulch in fall, commercial fertilizer in 
spring. Water freely. Figure 2 dozen plants for average family. 
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