Main points to remember

Growers recommend starting with plants that don't need a lot of fuss.

Some ideas are listed on the pdf below, as well as the reasons for planting fruit trees during winter, and the main points to remember for success:

• Fruiting plants need sun.
• Protect them from strong winds.
• Dig drains if the soil gets waterlogged.
• Add organic matter to improve the soil.
• Water the plants regularly until they're established.
• Choose varieties and/or rootstocks that suit your soil type (e.g. clay, sandy, silty).
• Choose varieties that don't flower when you have frosts.
• Plant a pollinator if required.
• Protect near-ripe fruit from birds.

Click on the .pdf page below – you can either view it on screen or download and print.