Is July too late to plant bare root apples?
Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 5:46 am
Hello,
I've just bought (last day of June) 2 apple trees in the UK - a Braeburn and a Bramley and potted them in large (80 litre/18 gallon) containers.
I soaked the roots for a few hours and then watered them very well in their pots.
They have no leaves as they were bareroot, but I wanted to know if they stand any chance of surviving this late in the year?
They were reduced to clear in my local shop and I thought I'd give them a try.
Are they likely to grow at all this summer? Would they survive and start next spring?
Any tips/suggestions welcome.
I am very new to gardening and a complete novice, so apologies for my ignorance.
I've just bought (last day of June) 2 apple trees in the UK - a Braeburn and a Bramley and potted them in large (80 litre/18 gallon) containers.
I soaked the roots for a few hours and then watered them very well in their pots.
They have no leaves as they were bareroot, but I wanted to know if they stand any chance of surviving this late in the year?
They were reduced to clear in my local shop and I thought I'd give them a try.
Are they likely to grow at all this summer? Would they survive and start next spring?
Any tips/suggestions welcome.
I am very new to gardening and a complete novice, so apologies for my ignorance.