Step 1 – Each bag contains 1 plant. Remove each bare root from the plastic bags. Cut away any yellow or brown leaves that may have occurred.
Step 2 – Plant in garden spacing about 4-5 feet plus. Dig holes twice the width of the root ball and deep enough to accommodate the roots. Place them in their holes. Pack soil firmly around crown. Full sun or partial sun is needed.
Step 3 - Water them thoroughly. Keep moist in summer for more growth.
Step 4 – Some fruit may occur later than normal the first year. Starting with the 2nd season each variety fruits for about 3 weeks. Bluecrop begins producing mid-summer; Jersey late summer.
Step 5 –They are hardy in the winter to a minus 20 degrees below 0!