Apple tree

mdjlucan · « **on:** March 21, 2026, 18:03 »

I’m just going to plant a bear route apple tree can I put a bit of fish bone and blood in the soil

megaross · « **Reply #1 on:** March 23, 2026, 15:03 »

I don't think it'd do harm or good.

Really the best thing is dig the hole twice as wide as deep, nice mixture of compost and if possible chuck a bit of mycorrhizal fungi on the roots.

Then stake it in and wait. A good tip is to plant comfrey under it and maybe a few daffodils. Looks good and they're great companion plants for fruit trees (and comfrey tea is fantastic fertilizer in lieu of tomato feed)

JoaoLeaftide · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2026, 16:16 »

Good advice on the mycorrhizal fungi. Only thing I'd add is don't put fertiliser directly in the planting hole, it can burn the roots on a bare root tree. Better to let it settle in for a season and then start feeding the following spring once it's established.

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