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How to Plant a Fruit Tree
Season 2
Episode 14
Planting a fruit tree is an easy project that will yield tasty things for years to come. We discuss needed tools, what to look for when purchasing a tree, the importance of choosing your tree size and appropriate growing site, and what makes a good pollination partner. Then it’s time to plant! Discovering the essentials of how we plant our tree today will determine its long-term success tomorrow.
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