"mm" <NOPSAMmm2005@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:0qik04lnrg24f8cbfaqnhogrervesbegsd@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> On Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:15:25 -0700, "Bob F" <bobnospam@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>>
>>> >> >> I just planted a Lapins Sweet Cherry from Miller Nurseries, and
a week
>>> >> >> from today, I have to go away for about 3 weeks.
>>>........
>>I think you have to let it dry out a little between waterings. I
>>would worry about root rot if you keep it constantly moist.
>>
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>>And frequent waterings will encourage shallow roots. Water 1" once every
4-7
>>days. The deeper ground doesn't dry that fast.
>
> Even with a brand new tree, 3 to 4 feet, planted only 5 days ago,
> whose roots go only about 14 inches below the surface?
>>
14" down won't dry out that fast.
You don't want to rot the roots.
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