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Planting Potted Plants
Potted fruit trees should be planted at the right depth, so that the grafting point is not buried and the upper part of the root system is at ground level. Once the plants have been planted, it is a good idea to compact the soil around them, mixing it with an organic fertilizer, creating a sort of basin. Wet the basin with about 20 liters of water so that the soil adheres to the root ball without leaving air bubbles. For tree-like fruit trees, such as apricots, cherries, chestnuts, quinces, figs, apples, walnuts, pears, peaches, and plums, the following distances are recommended: 4.50/5.00 m between plants along the rows 5.50/6.00 m between rows These distances can be significantly reduced for dwarf apple and pear trees and other fruit trees grafted onto rootstocks of reduced vigor.
Planting Periods
Planting fruit trees is best done in late autumn, i.e., in the months of November and December (before the first frost), although later planting is also possible in midwinter if the ground is not frozen. Another ideal time for planting is February–March or at the latest until mid-April. Only if the plants were previously grown in pots can they be planted in the following months, with due caution and maintaining the root ball intact. Fruit trees grow well in fertile, deep, and permeable soil. If the soil is very clayey and rather compact, it is advisable to ensure deep drainage.
NB : The ripening times of all fruit trees can be early or late, even a week or more, depending on exposure and climate.