Thank you Gardener Scott! I purchased a couple of fig trees and an elderberry bush from Walmart, however, they were right under a huge heater in the garden center there, which caused them to break dormancy early. As a new gardener, naturally I started to panic when the plants continued to get more and more leaves as weeks passed. Your video was the only one I found that addressed this issue. I will take your advise, pot them up and put them in front of a window until time to harden them off for spring. Thank you for your guidance!!! And yes...Jesus does love you! 🙂
I worked for a nursury that bought bulk cheap bare root plants in late winter, potted them into the warm greenhouse and sold them all leafed out in late spring for a huge profit. They all did much better than the bare roots I planted outside and let suffer the late suprise freezes the moment they finally awakened. I think I am going to pot my bare roots indoors instead of directly out into the cold.
I just love your content! You're so well spoken, and you make the information easy to digest. Just good traditional education, without the extra junk commonly found on TH-cam. Awesome!
Gardener Scott.. enjoy the videos. You explain everything well. And without all the crazy music and gobbledygook extraneous talk that many others use. I notice you taught gardening... it will take me many years to be able to do that. I am a beginner and already almost 69. Live in Canon City... probably a little warmer here than where you are but still get snow anytime of the year. Have a wonderful day... and in case noone told you today... Jesus Loves You!
Thanks! I have some baby bare roots that I was concerned about putting out. We’re having some unseasonably warm weather just now but a couple of them were sprouting leaves. So helpful. ☺️
I love that you're in my state! I feel like listening to gardeners from CA or FL is of limited usefulness. I just ordered some bare root plants (from a southern state), so this helps a lot. Ty!
I’ve used this temporary potting method for mail order perennials that arrive very small. I used a transplant fertilizer mix that reduces transplant shock. Once they got bigger and established a bigger root system, then transferred to garden.
Thank you for this video. I bought some raspberry and blueberry bushes that were starting to sprout. Not bare root but they did have some soil with them but not in a pot like some rose bushes are sold. A few days later they started going crazy and we still have about a month until we can start planting outside. I've wanted these plants for a long time so I grabbed them when i saw them and didn't quite think through that they were obviously not dormant. At least I have a room in our house that I've used the last couple of years for seed starting and have a few plant lights in there. I'm glad to know that potting them for a short while won't hurt them because I'd hate to lose them since I'm not experienced with buying fruit bushes even if I can sprout seeds like crazy. XD
Was a great help to me I only order bare root and most of them came fully leafed but they have really long sprouts with leaves on the sprouts and the whole sprout I guess you would say it's a branch is yellow itself and very extended but everything is healthy the everything I just didn't know about maybe not putting him outside cuz my thought was to get him outside as quick as possible and into the ground for the winter I live in North Dakota in zone 4A. But since watching this video then I'm going to pop them up and put them in my Sunny South window not even that because it gets too hot in there sometimes but maybe take him out and put him in a shady area outside for a while in those pots because they really are healthy but they look very tender even though they're healthy if that makes any sense 🌿✌️🌱🍃
Louisville Colorado here. My bare root plants arrived way too early (4/1/23) and where to find the best advice to safely store them for a few (4-6) weeks? Surprise. Gardener Scott from Colorado. Thank you!
I'm in oklahoma, and it's mid-May here. I bought 4 bare root trees 3 bald cupresses and 1 Northern catalpa. I think my best option is to pot these bare root trees because it's about to get a whole lot hotter and don't think the trees will survive in a permanent place. I'm going to baby them until this fall. Otherwise I highly doubt they would survive being out in 80 degree whether, when dormant and getting full sun. I don't see another option
Just ordered bare root plants and sure enough you have a video on it!!! Awesome. My question-you did say you can do this with shrubs and I’m assuming Butterfly weed would qualify. I have lost many a bare root and I never knew why. This makes perfect sense. Would I do it this way as well in your opinion? I have grow lights and I would just keep them in until it’s truly hot enough to grow out doors but I would ease them out say 1 hr one day, 2 the next and so on. What do you think? Thanks gardener Scott.
You have the right idea. The key is when you receive the plants and if they have growing buds or not. If the plants are dormant they should be okay to put directly outside, but if it's still too cold outside and the plant is growing buds and leaves it should be potted and allowed to grow under lights. They do best if allowed to grow some roots, so they may be in the pots for a month or two. Hardening off by putting them out a little more each day is exactly the right thing to do.
Was wondering where bare roots come from for berry bushes and grapevines? I bought/ planted some bare root plants but I was curious now how there made to sell. I know one can propagate by using air layering or ground layering techniques / rooting hormone. But bare root I buy look much different , bigger root system then what I obtain from air layering / ground layering/ rooting hormone myself ?
Thanks for the great info. Can I ask one question? I potted some bareroot trees. Cold weather is not my problem but I need some time to plan and dig the holes for them. Should I wait until next winter to plant them or can I plant them any time of the year once I have the holes ready?
It's probably better to get them in the ground when you can rather than grow in a pot for a year. If you pot them and grow them outside, they should be ready whenever the holes are ready.
once you plant the potted plant in your garden do you need to do anything special with the roots you "wrapped" around the pot during potting??? do you try to straighten them out at that time or just let they grow? Larry. (this was helpful)
@@karengrice2303 When the tree goes outside it is planted in native soil, but as an interim step of planting when they arrive and waiting for better outdoor conditions, a soilless mix is okay.
Assuming they're dormant, you can pot them up and store them in a cold area to stay dormant. If they're sprouting or budding, pot them up and keep them in a sheltered area as long as possible before freezing. Young buds are susceptible to damage when exposed to freezing temps too early.
This video couldn't have come at a better time. I'm about to order some bare root pecan trees and had thought about potting them indoors for a few months until the weather warms up a bit. In your opinion do you think getting the trees in December or January and having them potted until April (the last day of frost) would be ok? I'm in zone 7a. I plan to use 4 gallon planters. I also realized I've seen some of your other videos, such as the one on wood chips. Liked and subscribed!
Welcome to the channel. January might work out okay for Zone 7. I was potting in March for Zone 5. With proper amounts of light, heat, and water, they'll be ready to transplant when you're ready.
@@GardenerScott Thanks for your great content! I'm receiving some bare root fig trees in early December in zone 6a. Would you recommend that I plant them in pots and keep them dormant in my garage until spring?
I am getting bare root cherry trees coming. I plan to put them in 40 gallon pots outside right away. Do you think they will be ok if not leafed out? Also saw you had a citrus tree going on in the background. I am going to get some citrus mandarin trees coming in April. Any tips for the citrus trees here in Colorado?
With more severe cold in our days ahead, I would suggest putting the trees in a sheltered area to minimize potential damage. I've had difficulty with citrus because humidity is so dry for much of the year. Be ready to mist the citrus regularly and try to boost humidity around them.
I'm still in the process of setting up my new greenhouse and will release videos about that in the future. Here's my most recent one: th-cam.com/video/bkePlNS1CGI/w-d-xo.html
thanks scott Do you have any videos or advise on starting a grape arbor? I,ve prepared an area last fall by tilling and adding a lot of compost to the soil I want to start them this spring. I,d like a good table grape. Should I order them bare root or try to find potted ones locally
Leonard, I do not have a video on grapes yet, but hope to in the future. I would suggest you do a little local research about what does best in your area. Talk to local gardeners, visit your master gardener office, check with your state Extension service. Here in Colorado, the state university, through Extension, publishes a guide on growing grapes in Colorado and it's filled with everything a gardener needs to know. I would not assume that just because grape plants are sold locally that they are best for your area. Many regional growers sell to garden centers and nurseries; that could mean a plant is grown hundreds of miles away and sold in your area whether it's best to grow or not. If you have a trusted nursery, you can ask them about the best varieties to grow. When you pick the ones you want, then consider online bare root plants. I started growing grapes last year and I couldn't find the plants recommended by the university at any local store or nursery, so I had to order online. I had good experiences with Stark Bros. nursery. Good luck and enjoy the process.
Very Good explained! Thank You! 👍💐😇 I am from Mumbai- India and our US hardy zone falls in 13. I have ordered first hot climate apples bare root plants now. Shall I put them direct in soil or grow them in grow bags first. Winter is about to start and won't go down more than 16-17℃. Please guide and help! Thanks in advance! 👍💐😇
When you plant them into the ground, do you straighten out the circled roots you wrapped in the pots by breaking open the root ball and spreading out the roots?
That's a good question. Yes, I do straighten out the roots. Because this is a temporary process, the roots won't have grown much, so I tease away the outer roots and spread them out in the hole. I try to keep the soil around the inner roots and minimize disrupting the main plant. As I mention in the video, if I'm keeping the plant in a pot, I'll prune the roots much shorter so I don't have a problem with circling roots.
I just stated a job this week in a nursery for the local college we were doing ten at a time. t was fun but stressful Going back tomorrow for some more training. Do you think fiber pots are better for these. We were doing a lot of Japanese maples
Hi, Joe. That's a good question. I think a lot depends on the age and size of the plant and where you live. For young/new plants, like I did on the video, when put in plastic pots first, the roots won't have grown very much and can easily go from a pot into the ground for more growth. For plants that will be potted for a long period of time, fiber pots are often better because the roots will grow into the fiber and when planted will continue to grow through it; transplanting isn't as stressful for the plant. However, for very dry regions, like where I live, some university studies have shown that the fiber pots don't break down (decompose) in the soil much at all and might hinder root growth when the fiber pot is dry; in that case planting a tree from a plastic pot gives the roots more opportunity to expand into the new soil. Plastic pots should be just fine for Japanese Maples. If the nursery was to grow them until large specimens, I suspect they would put them in burlap at some point.
@@GardenerScott Thank you. I messed up a couple of my first ones and am getting the hang of it. Your video helps out. I have to get them looking perfect.
Hi Scott, I know this video is 3 years old. I am mass planting Pee Gee hydrangeas. The bare roots are supposed to arrive in November. If I pot and leave indoors, I wouldn't be past the last frost, until mid-late April. Is 6 months too long to temporarily pot the Hydrangeas and leave inside until April? I am zone 6b.
It's probably not too long because the alternative of not potting up may result in dried and dead roots. You can either pot them up and encourage new growth in a warm, well-lighted area or keep them in a cool, dark location and just keeping the soil moist enough to prevent drying out.
I guess I am just curious why store bought / made bare root for berry and grape varieties I buy look much bigger root system then I can achieve with layering techniques/ rooting hormone? Or are they digging up a certain section of a mature root system 🤔
It might be the age of the plant. Most bareroots are grown in large plots or pots and the roots have space to grow that they might not have when layering.
@@GardenerScott Well what i was getting at is say somebody had there own berry orchard. How would they harvest these so called bare roots to sell at big box stores that a consumer like me would plant in his home gardens. Is it possible once my garden is establish with berries to start giving bare root to others ???
I guess i am still wondering on where these bare roots come from because right now the only ways i know how to propagate is thru layering ( apart from growing from seed ). So are they just doing layering and leaving them in there plot / pot for a longer time before digging/wrapping up / selling. To establish bigger root systems or something. hummm anyway thanks for the reply but there are a few loose ends to this bare root question.
Hi Scott 👋, I've bought some raspberries and blueerries bare roots and they all have a bitten leaves on it. I'm in 6A and it's getting warmer I just planted it outdoors and cut the stem down to 2 inches above ground😬 Not sure if that technique should be used...Did I mess it up?
Maybe. Raspberries and blueberries will send up new shoots from the roots. New bare root plants are usually longer with buds that will grow new leaves and those leaves help the roots develop for future plants. If you cut off the buds and leaves the roots will be stressed and may limit potential growth.
Scott, thank you for your informative video. I just received two trees bare root from Tennessee, and they have not sprouted. It is cold out, in the 30's here in Boston and the ground is still frozen. Do I pot them and leave them outside? water the roots beforehand? I need to do this today, Feb 17th or tomorrow. Thank you. Franco
Franco, dormant trees can be put outside, but you have to be careful. Yes, the roots need to stay moist, but if exposed to freezing conditions the tender roots can freeze and be damaged. So potting them is a good option as long as the pot doesn't dry out and won't freeze. If you have a garage or shed that stays above freezing you can put them there. Or put them outside near a south wall and cover the pots with a tarp or plastic sheeting to help keep them a little warmer.
You can plant bare root plants before the last frost. They do best when planted while dormant. You can keep them in the bag to avoid drying out. Check often to see that there is no mold or rot.
Thank you Gardener Scott! I purchased a couple of fig trees and an elderberry bush from Walmart, however, they were right under a huge heater in the garden center there, which caused them to break dormancy early. As a new gardener, naturally I started to panic when the plants continued to get more and more leaves as weeks passed. Your video was the only one I found that addressed this issue. I will take your advise, pot them up and put them in front of a window until time to harden them off for spring. Thank you for your guidance!!! And yes...Jesus does love you! 🙂
I worked for a nursury that bought bulk cheap bare root plants in late winter, potted them into the warm greenhouse and sold them all leafed out in late spring for a huge profit. They all did much better than the bare roots I planted outside and let suffer the late suprise freezes the moment they finally awakened. I think I am going to pot my bare roots indoors instead of directly out into the cold.
Very helpful. And thank you for showing what they looked like three weeks on!
Thank you so much Scott, watching you do it makes me be more confident about it! I hope that mine survive!
I just love your content! You're so well spoken, and you make the information easy to digest. Just good traditional education, without the extra junk commonly found on TH-cam. Awesome!
I was just checking out bare root grape plants today! Very timely...😊
Thanks. Glad it helped.
Just received my graprvine bare root plants today. Thx.
Gardener Scott.. enjoy the videos. You explain everything well. And without all the crazy music and gobbledygook extraneous talk that many others use. I notice you taught gardening... it will take me many years to be able to do that. I am a beginner and already almost 69. Live in Canon City... probably a little warmer here than where you are but still get snow anytime of the year. Have a wonderful day... and in case noone told you today... Jesus Loves You!
Thanks! I have some baby bare roots that I was concerned about putting out. We’re having some unseasonably warm weather just now but a couple of them were sprouting leaves. So helpful. ☺️
I love that you're in my state! I feel like listening to gardeners from CA or FL is of limited usefulness. I just ordered some bare root plants (from a southern state), so this helps a lot. Ty!
My plants arrived just as you say thanks for advice x
I’ve used this temporary potting method for mail order perennials that arrive very small. I used a transplant fertilizer mix that reduces transplant shock. Once they got bigger and established a bigger root system, then transferred to garden.
That's the way to do it, Lisa. It's hard to synchronize the nursery shipment with real life in our gardens. You have to do what you have to do.
Thank you for this video. I bought some raspberry and blueberry bushes that were starting to sprout. Not bare root but they did have some soil with them but not in a pot like some rose bushes are sold. A few days later they started going crazy and we still have about a month until we can start planting outside. I've wanted these plants for a long time so I grabbed them when i saw them and didn't quite think through that they were obviously not dormant. At least I have a room in our house that I've used the last couple of years for seed starting and have a few plant lights in there. I'm glad to know that potting them for a short while won't hurt them because I'd hate to lose them since I'm not experienced with buying fruit bushes even if I can sprout seeds like crazy. XD
Was a great help to me I only order bare root and most of them came fully leafed but they have really long sprouts with leaves on the sprouts and the whole sprout I guess you would say it's a branch is yellow itself and very extended but everything is healthy the everything I just didn't know about maybe not putting him outside cuz my thought was to get him outside as quick as possible and into the ground for the winter I live in North Dakota in zone 4A.
But since watching this video then I'm going to pop them up and put them in my Sunny South window not even that because it gets too hot in there sometimes but maybe take him out and put him in a shady area outside for a while in those pots because they really are healthy but they look very tender even though they're healthy if that makes any sense 🌿✌️🌱🍃
Louisville Colorado here. My bare root plants arrived way too early (4/1/23) and where to find the best advice to safely store them for a few (4-6) weeks? Surprise. Gardener Scott from Colorado. Thank you!
Great video!
Thanks so much.
ThankYou ❤💙💖💚🧡We Were Just Now Talking Bout Growing From Bare Roots
Glad my timing was so good. :)
I'm in oklahoma, and it's mid-May here. I bought 4 bare root trees 3 bald cupresses and 1 Northern catalpa. I think my best option is to pot these bare root trees because it's about to get a whole lot hotter and don't think the trees will survive in a permanent place. I'm going to baby them until this fall. Otherwise I highly doubt they would survive being out in 80 degree whether, when dormant and getting full sun. I don't see another option
I've done that before and planting in fall can give them a better start.
thanks for the content
This is what I was looking for
Thank you.
Just ordered bare root plants and sure enough you have a video on it!!! Awesome. My question-you did say you can do this with shrubs and I’m assuming Butterfly weed would qualify. I have lost many a bare root and I never knew why. This makes perfect sense. Would I do it this way as well in your opinion? I have grow lights and I would just keep them in until it’s truly hot enough to grow out doors but I would ease them out say 1 hr one day, 2 the next and so on. What do you think? Thanks gardener Scott.
You have the right idea. The key is when you receive the plants and if they have growing buds or not. If the plants are dormant they should be okay to put directly outside, but if it's still too cold outside and the plant is growing buds and leaves it should be potted and allowed to grow under lights. They do best if allowed to grow some roots, so they may be in the pots for a month or two. Hardening off by putting them out a little more each day is exactly the right thing to do.
Very informative video thank you!
You're welcome. 🙂
Was wondering where bare roots come from for berry bushes and grapevines? I bought/ planted some bare root plants but I was curious now how there made to sell. I know one can propagate by using air layering or ground layering techniques / rooting hormone. But bare root I buy look much different , bigger root system then what I obtain from air layering / ground layering/ rooting hormone myself ?
Thanks for the great info. Can I ask one question? I potted some bareroot trees. Cold weather is not my problem but I need some time to plan and dig the holes for them. Should I wait until next winter to plant them or can I plant them any time of the year once I have the holes ready?
It's probably better to get them in the ground when you can rather than grow in a pot for a year. If you pot them and grow them outside, they should be ready whenever the holes are ready.
@@GardenerScott Thank you very much for the helpful response.
once you plant the potted plant in your garden do you need to do anything special with the roots you "wrapped" around the pot during potting??? do you try to straighten them out at that time or just let they grow? Larry. (this was helpful)
I do straighten out the roots. Before I do that I inspect them again and if there's any damage they can be pruned.
I loved your video!! But what’s the best soil mix to use for bare roots? Thanks
I use a blend of peat, vermiculite, and compost. Most potting mixes in stores have similar blends.
@@GardenerScott Thank you!!
If it is a fruit tree, I have heard that you should use native soil.
@@karengrice2303 When the tree goes outside it is planted in native soil, but as an interim step of planting when they arrive and waiting for better outdoor conditions, a soilless mix is okay.
@@GardenerScott Thanks for clarifying. I thought fruit trees were different from other bushes and trees.
Gardener Scott, from Madison, WI. Any tips for planting bareroot plants, Currants, Honey Locust, Paw Paw plants-trees Today?
Assuming they're dormant, you can pot them up and store them in a cold area to stay dormant. If they're sprouting or budding, pot them up and keep them in a sheltered area as long as possible before freezing. Young buds are susceptible to damage when exposed to freezing temps too early.
@@GardenerScott Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this information with us. What soil combination did you use when you initially potted your bare root trees?
I use a basic mix of 2 parts peat, 2 parts compost, and 1 part perlite.
@@GardenerScott Awesome! Thank you very much!! I have several trees that I need to pot right now, so this helps me tremendously!
This video couldn't have come at a better time. I'm about to order some bare root pecan trees and had thought about potting them indoors for a few months until the weather warms up a bit. In your opinion do you think getting the trees in December or January and having them potted until April (the last day of frost) would be ok? I'm in zone 7a. I plan to use 4 gallon planters.
I also realized I've seen some of your other videos, such as the one on wood chips. Liked and subscribed!
Welcome to the channel. January might work out okay for Zone 7. I was potting in March for Zone 5. With proper amounts of light, heat, and water, they'll be ready to transplant when you're ready.
@@GardenerScott Thanks for your great content! I'm receiving some bare root fig trees in early December in zone 6a. Would you recommend that I plant them in pots and keep them dormant in my garage until spring?
I am getting bare root cherry trees coming. I plan to put them in 40 gallon pots outside right away. Do you think they will be ok if not leafed out? Also saw you had a citrus tree going on in the background. I am going to get some citrus mandarin trees coming in April. Any tips for the citrus trees here in Colorado?
With more severe cold in our days ahead, I would suggest putting the trees in a sheltered area to minimize potential damage. I've had difficulty with citrus because humidity is so dry for much of the year. Be ready to mist the citrus regularly and try to boost humidity around them.
Soak an out in a cool place then put back in the sunny area when sign of growth
Do you have any videos about how you set up your greenhouse? I am new to zone 4 and want to put one together.
I'm still in the process of setting up my new greenhouse and will release videos about that in the future. Here's my most recent one: th-cam.com/video/bkePlNS1CGI/w-d-xo.html
thanks scott Do you have any videos or advise on starting a grape arbor? I,ve prepared an area last fall by tilling and adding a lot of compost to the soil I want to start them this spring. I,d like a good table grape. Should I order them bare root or try to find potted ones locally
Leonard, I do not have a video on grapes yet, but hope to in the future. I would suggest you do a little local research about what does best in your area. Talk to local gardeners, visit your master gardener office, check with your state Extension service. Here in Colorado, the state university, through Extension, publishes a guide on growing grapes in Colorado and it's filled with everything a gardener needs to know. I would not assume that just because grape plants are sold locally that they are best for your area. Many regional growers sell to garden centers and nurseries; that could mean a plant is grown hundreds of miles away and sold in your area whether it's best to grow or not. If you have a trusted nursery, you can ask them about the best varieties to grow. When you pick the ones you want, then consider online bare root plants. I started growing grapes last year and I couldn't find the plants recommended by the university at any local store or nursery, so I had to order online. I had good experiences with Stark Bros. nursery. Good luck and enjoy the process.
Thank you!👍
I have heard that they are suppose to be stored in native soil. Is that correct?
They can be "heeled in" in native soil, but for temporary potting until they can be transplanted outside, native soil isn't needed.
Very Good explained! Thank You! 👍💐😇
I am from Mumbai- India and our US hardy zone falls in 13. I have ordered first hot climate apples bare root plants now. Shall I put them direct in soil or grow them in grow bags first. Winter is about to start and won't go down more than 16-17℃.
Please guide and help! Thanks in advance! 👍💐😇
I put put them in soil directly. There is no need for grow bags first and you could disturb the roots if you transplant later.
When you plant them into the ground, do you straighten out the circled roots you wrapped in the pots by breaking open the root ball and spreading out the roots?
That's a good question. Yes, I do straighten out the roots. Because this is a temporary process, the roots won't have grown much, so I tease away the outer roots and spread them out in the hole. I try to keep the soil around the inner roots and minimize disrupting the main plant. As I mention in the video, if I'm keeping the plant in a pot, I'll prune the roots much shorter so I don't have a problem with circling roots.
I just stated a job this week in a nursery for the local college we were doing ten at a time. t was fun but stressful Going back tomorrow for some more training. Do you think fiber pots are better for these. We were doing a lot of Japanese maples
Hi, Joe. That's a good question. I think a lot depends on the age and size of the plant and where you live. For young/new plants, like I did on the video, when put in plastic pots first, the roots won't have grown very much and can easily go from a pot into the ground for more growth. For plants that will be potted for a long period of time, fiber pots are often better because the roots will grow into the fiber and when planted will continue to grow through it; transplanting isn't as stressful for the plant. However, for very dry regions, like where I live, some university studies have shown that the fiber pots don't break down (decompose) in the soil much at all and might hinder root growth when the fiber pot is dry; in that case planting a tree from a plastic pot gives the roots more opportunity to expand into the new soil. Plastic pots should be just fine for Japanese Maples. If the nursery was to grow them until large specimens, I suspect they would put them in burlap at some point.
@@GardenerScott Thank you. I messed up a couple of my first ones and am getting the hang of it. Your video helps out. I have to get them looking perfect.
Glad I could help.
Hi Scott, I know this video is 3 years old. I am mass planting Pee Gee hydrangeas. The bare roots are supposed to arrive in November. If I pot and leave indoors, I wouldn't be past the last frost, until mid-late April. Is 6 months too long to temporarily pot the Hydrangeas and leave inside until April? I am zone 6b.
It's probably not too long because the alternative of not potting up may result in dried and dead roots. You can either pot them up and encourage new growth in a warm, well-lighted area or keep them in a cool, dark location and just keeping the soil moist enough to prevent drying out.
@@GardenerScott Thanks for the prompt response.
I guess I am just curious why store bought / made bare root for berry and grape varieties I buy look much bigger root system then I can achieve with layering techniques/ rooting hormone? Or are they digging up a certain section of a mature root system 🤔
It might be the age of the plant. Most bareroots are grown in large plots or pots and the roots have space to grow that they might not have when layering.
@@GardenerScott Well what i was getting at is say somebody had there own berry orchard. How would they harvest these so called bare roots to sell at big box stores that a consumer like me would plant in his home gardens. Is it possible once my garden is establish with berries to start giving bare root to others ???
I guess i am still wondering on where these bare roots come from because right now the only ways i know how to propagate is thru layering ( apart from growing from seed ). So are they just doing layering and leaving them in there plot / pot for a longer time before digging/wrapping up / selling. To establish bigger root systems or something. hummm anyway thanks for the reply but there are a few loose ends to this bare root question.
It is possible. A lot of the propagation from large nurseries is from layering and cuttings.
Hi Scott 👋, I've bought some raspberries and blueerries bare roots and they all have a bitten leaves on it. I'm in 6A and it's getting warmer
I just planted it outdoors and cut the stem down to 2 inches above ground😬 Not sure if that technique should be used...Did I mess it up?
Maybe. Raspberries and blueberries will send up new shoots from the roots. New bare root plants are usually longer with buds that will grow new leaves and those leaves help the roots develop for future plants. If you cut off the buds and leaves the roots will be stressed and may limit potential growth.
@@GardenerScott Thank you for the reply! Oh gees~ Lots of trials and errors here. I guess I can go get another root..😆
Scott, thank you for your informative video. I just received two trees bare root from Tennessee, and they have not sprouted. It is cold out, in the 30's here in Boston and the ground is still frozen. Do I pot them and leave them outside? water the roots beforehand? I need to do this today, Feb 17th or tomorrow. Thank you. Franco
Franco, dormant trees can be put outside, but you have to be careful. Yes, the roots need to stay moist, but if exposed to freezing conditions the tender roots can freeze and be damaged. So potting them is a good option as long as the pot doesn't dry out and won't freeze. If you have a garage or shed that stays above freezing you can put them there. Or put them outside near a south wall and cover the pots with a tarp or plastic sheeting to help keep them a little warmer.
@@GardenerScott Thanks, chief. One tree got in the ground, the other two into pots sunk into a raised bed temporarily.
Would this method work well with bareroot roses?
It should. I've potted many bushes and shrubs this way.
What is a temperature that is too cold. We are getting temps in the 40s at night
Temps should be closer to 50 at night for best results.
Don’t buy anything from Tennessee nursery.
Where do you buy bare roots? We’re in Colorado too and I want to order some raspberries in the late winter/ early spring
Tractor Supply is a good source here.
What size pots are you using please?
I use a lot of one gallon pots.
Hi sir I dig out the cherry tree to relocate but I’m not sure is still alive or dead can you help me I try to add photo but I don’t think I can
Scrape away a small section of bark with your thumbnail. If it is green under the bark it is still alive in that section.
Who do you buy them from?
I use many different online sources. Fedco is one of my favorites.
Can I keep the bare root plants on their bag until the last frost? I have no space inside the house to pot them. Thanks.
You can plant bare root plants before the last frost. They do best when planted while dormant. You can keep them in the bag to avoid drying out. Check often to see that there is no mold or rot.
Where are you?
I'm in Colorado.
Gardener Scott thank you but actually what I was wondering about is the room that you filmed this video in, it looks like a class room.
Yes. That was my classroom when I taught gardening a few years back. I retired from there.