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    Successful transplanting of young fig trees?

    Evening all,

    Someone has been very kind to allow me to take their two young fig trees (about the size of a person) & I was wondering how best to do this so that they wont die?

    Any tips?

    Many thanks,

    Samuel
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    What size person, Samuel?
    Here's a current thread about moving one the size of a very very tall person http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ree_82043.html
    Seriously, are they in pots or need digging up?
    Last edited by veggiechicken; 02-10-2014, 07:44 PM. Reason: Forgot the link!

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    • #3
      If they need digging the first thing you need to do is assess the weight, do not go pulling on the trunk & injuring yourself. I've never moved an established tree but if I was to do so, I would:
      Fasten a piece of wood or broom handle to trunk near the base in a + shape.
      Dig around the tree approx 3ft diam & 2ft deep.........with assistance, lift the handle & assess the weight.
      When the root ball is free, lift it out & place on an old sheet.
      Tie the sheet around the handle at opposing corners to keep the rootball intact.
      Move the tree & rootball with assistance by carrying the handle.
      Emphasis on safety.
      As I say, I have never done this so be careful. Even a small tree plus soil can be really heavy.
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      • #4
        They need digging up. They are around 1 metre tall I reckon. Between 2-3 years old.

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        • #5
          If they are only a coupe of years old, you may be able to manage them by yourself, just watch your back.
          Last edited by Bigmallly; 02-10-2014, 08:33 PM.
          sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
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          Official Member Of The Nutters Club - Rwanda Branch.
          -------------------------------------------------------------------
          Sent from my ZX Spectrum with no predictive text..........
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          KOYS - King Of Yellow Stickers..............

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