![]() ![]() One 150g sachet will treat up to 25 bare root plants or 7 x 3 litre pots. It should be noted that using rootgrow™ on these plants will not harm them - it just won’t work. Once you have used this amazing product you will wonder how you ever managed to grow your plants without it!Īlmost all new plants will benefit from rootgrow™ but there are a few exceptions: blueberries, cranberries, lingonberries, rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers & brassicas. One simple application at planting time is all that is required. This will help the plant find essential nutrients, minerals and moisture, enabling the plant to establish quicker and reducing the risk of failure. Mycorrhizal fungi will colonise the plant and develop into a huge secondary root system that will increase the root area of your plants by up to 700 times in just a few weeks. Comprising of (UK origin) Mycorrhizal fungi, rootgrow™ is 100% natural and is the only planting aid to carry the RHS seal of approval.įor better establishment, naturally healthier plants, better drought resistance and stronger flowering and fruiting, rootgrow™ is all you need. It is the only product that will support your plants for their entire lifetime, making it probably the best value purchase you will make. Stake trees, taller shrubs and roses to prevent root disturbance.Root grow™ can offer huge benefits to almost all garden plants. Set these at the same level as they were in the nursery field – you should see a soil line at the base of the stem. If conditions prevent immediate planting, set roughly into loose soil or a pot of compost (‘heeling in’) to protect the roots. Apply a mulch to protect roots from cold temperatures. Tread down the planting soil to knock out air pockets. Set out in prepared soil in holes wide enough and deep enough to lay out the roots. ![]() They often look dead on arrival, but they are just resting in the dormant period and will establish quickly for a strong start in the garden come spring. Crab Apple 'John Downie' Malus Hardy Tree FROM 39.99 94 (7 Reviews) Garden Club Members Price: FROM 35. These plants are lifted from the nursery field when dormant, and sent to you in late autumn or spring for planting. Fasten the tree to the stake using a tree tie, and water well. Plant fruit trees at their original soil level and firm them into the ground. Staking after planting may result in damage to the root ball. Prior to planting, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole and drive the stake into the ground to support the tree. Plant crab apple trees in a sheltered, sunny position in any fertile, well drained soil. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. Cab apples have high pectin content great for jam and jellies, and are a perfect ingredient for chutneys. Generally crab apples are too tart to eat raw, but their apple flavour becomes intense when cooked. For more details about edible flowers click here. How to grow fruit trees? Fruit rootstock guide?Ĭulinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Height and spread: 4m (13’).Įstimated time to cropping once planted: 1 year. In autumn, the leaves turn fiery shades of yellow and orange before falling. These are followed by striking oval orange-red fruits. In spring, pale pink buds open to white flowers, which are much loved by pollinators. Crab apples are self fertile and if planted near orchard apple trees they make excellent pollinators. Discovered in Staffordshire in 1875, Malus 'John Downie' is considered one of the finest of crab apples. Any unpicked fruits will soften after a few frosts to create a sumptuous food source for wild birds. Crab apple fruits can be harvested to make delicious crab apple jelly. Crab Apple ‘John Downie’ makes an attractive and productive specimen tree for smaller gardens, with a long season of interest. One of the most popular crab apples for jelly making! Pink buds open to reveal pretty white cup shaped blossom in April and May, followed by large orange and red fruits in autumn. ![]()
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