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Plant a fruit tree.
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- Dig a dish-shaped planting hole the same depth as the root ball but much wider.
- Put water in the hole and check to see it drains away after a short while.
- Place the plant in the hole.
- Replace one-third of the soil.
- Mix organic material - about 5% - and controlled release fertiliser with the remainder of the soil and return to hole but do not cover the surface of the root ball.
- Water well.
- Mulch.
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Osmocote® PLUS Trees, Shrubs & Citrus contains all the nutrients fruit trees need.
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Maintain tree health and growth.
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Water well and consistently in the first year.
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Hydraflo2® Wetting Agent helps to ensure that water is readily absorbed into the soil.
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Deal with pests.
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Low toxicity sprays can be used against soft bodied pests such as caterpillars and aphids.
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Defender™ Pyrethrum Insect Spray is a low toxicity spray that is safe to use on fruit trees.
Seek local advice on hard to deal with pests such as fruit fly.
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