Great video and I really liked the way you turned the grass turf. Have you ever considered planting trees in woven plastic sheeting (Mypex / plantex)?
It says in the book of apples and also on keepers and ashridge nursery's sites that pitmaston pineapple is scab resistant do you think this is wrong as you disagree on your website.
@memberson I use MM106 for apples, it can grow to 12 feet tall and round depending on scion, soil and conditions. It can also be a lot smaller. Probabal ht ebest all round stock, if you have very good soil M9 or M27 maty be better.
Ooooo! What wonderful soil you have there. I would give an arm and a leg to have such soil on my allotment, which is sticky like glue in winter and hard as bricks in summer. And full of burdocks to boot!
@krupter Hi, I'm in Louisiana, too! (Baton Rouge) In my neighborhood, we have numerous old oak trees that drop TONS OF LEAVES, so I gather the bagged leaves that people rake up in the winter, and put them in the back corner of my yard. I open the bags and with a hose, wet the leaves down, and close the bags back up. The plastic keeps it moist inside, and the black color of the bag makes it warm so the leaves quickly break down into BEAUTIFUL COMPOST! It will do wonders for your soil.
You have great soil. Has this area been prepared in the past? It seems so easy to dig. I am not used to that. I am in Maine in a former wild blueberry field and it is quite a chore to plant trees. I have however, planted around two hundred over the years, some being fruit trees. In the recent past I was inspired by your vids to attempt grafting. I managed to succeed with some grafts but no fruit on them yet. Thanks.
I'm sure you'll support these when/if you find the time.
I've used store bought manure in the holes where I've planted trees, but I didn't put it in contact with the roots. I've put a layer of soil of about 7cm between them.
@Teorispa that's right. Freash manure in contact with the roots is bad, it may be useful as a mulch especially in a dry spring/ear;ly summer after planting.
we'll stake these in 2013, the stakes only last about 4/5 years in th soil so why waste a year when there is no weight of fruit to suport?
Beautiful soil. I enjoy your videos.
swilson58 1 month ago
Great video and I really liked the way you turned the grass turf. Have you ever considered planting trees in woven plastic sheeting (Mypex / plantex)?
MrJthebassman 2 months ago
It says in the book of apples and also on keepers and ashridge nursery's sites that pitmaston pineapple is scab resistant do you think this is wrong as you disagree on your website.
yankeydoodle101 2 months ago
HELLO
DO YOU USE ROOT STOCK MM106 IF SO DO YOU LIKE IT? ALSO HOW TALL CAN IT BECOME?.
memberson 2 months ago
@memberson I use MM106 for apples, it can grow to 12 feet tall and round depending on scion, soil and conditions. It can also be a lot smaller. Probabal ht ebest all round stock, if you have very good soil M9 or M27 maty be better.
These pears are on quice A stock.
stephenhayesuk 2 months ago
Ooooo! What wonderful soil you have there. I would give an arm and a leg to have such soil on my allotment, which is sticky like glue in winter and hard as bricks in summer. And full of burdocks to boot!
jonewer 2 months ago
thats some good looking soil man!
Vade1313 2 months ago
enjoyed the video,nice prayer.and you are truly blessed with that land and orchard merry chistmas and happy new year.
budoonk 2 months ago
Nice trick with the sod Stephen! Thank you again.
Ianrhys1958 2 months ago
you have beautiful soil reminds me of the soil I had growing up in New Jersey nothing like what I have now in Louisiana.
krupter 2 months ago
@krupter Hi, I'm in Louisiana, too! (Baton Rouge) In my neighborhood, we have numerous old oak trees that drop TONS OF LEAVES, so I gather the bagged leaves that people rake up in the winter, and put them in the back corner of my yard. I open the bags and with a hose, wet the leaves down, and close the bags back up. The plastic keeps it moist inside, and the black color of the bag makes it warm so the leaves quickly break down into BEAUTIFUL COMPOST! It will do wonders for your soil.
LSUTigerMom 2 months ago
Loved the prayer after the planting, wonderful thing to do.
CGLouisiana 2 months ago
You have great soil. Has this area been prepared in the past? It seems so easy to dig. I am not used to that. I am in Maine in a former wild blueberry field and it is quite a chore to plant trees. I have however, planted around two hundred over the years, some being fruit trees. In the recent past I was inspired by your vids to attempt grafting. I managed to succeed with some grafts but no fruit on them yet. Thanks.
donnya1000 2 months ago
I'm sure you'll support these when/if you find the time.
I've used store bought manure in the holes where I've planted trees, but I didn't put it in contact with the roots. I've put a layer of soil of about 7cm between them.
Teorispa 2 months ago
@Teorispa that's right. Freash manure in contact with the roots is bad, it may be useful as a mulch especially in a dry spring/ear;ly summer after planting.
we'll stake these in 2013, the stakes only last about 4/5 years in th soil so why waste a year when there is no weight of fruit to suport?
stephenhayesuk 2 months ago
Lol digging and talking the same time is not working out for you here, shortness or breathe... love your videos!
5Language 2 months ago
@5Language yup, I'm out of condition and plan to get an exercise bike this winter.
stephenhayesuk 2 months ago