Why you should avoid adding compost when planting fruit trees
Discover a simplified approach to orchard establishment. This video demonstrates the most straightforward method for planting bare-root fruit trees, explaining why a square hole is preferable and why adding extra fertility can be unnecessary.
Following the recent planting of an orchard containing over 60 fruit trees at an experimental growing site, Huw Richards shares a technique focused on simplicity. The method avoids the common practice of adding compost or other fertility directly into the ground during the planting process.
The demonstration covers the essential mechanics of planting bare-root specimens and provides the rationale behind using a square-shaped hole to ensure successful establishment.
Source: How to Plant a Bare-Root Fruit Tree | Zero Fertility Method
