General Information

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  January 1. Buy Buy bare-root trees from a reputable nursery to get the varieties you want. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in rich, well-drained soil. Choose the coldest part of your yard. 3. Water Water regularly during dry periods, but don\'t overwater.

  February 1. Buy Buy bare-root trees from a reputable nursery to get the varieties you want. 2. Plant Plant in full sun in rich, well-drained soil. Choose the coldest part of your yard. 3. Fertilize Fertilize with a balanced plant food. 4. Water Water regularly during dry periods, but don\'t overwater. 5. Prune Cherry trees don\'t need to be pruned. Prune only to maintain good structure and shape, and do not prune heavily.

  March 1. Water Water regularly during the growing season. 2. Mulch Mulch to conserve water use.

  April 1. Water Water regularly during the growing season. 2. Protect Protect fruit from birds, if necessary, with netting.

  May 1. Water Water regularly during the growing season. 2. Protect Protect fruit from birds, if necessary, with netting. 3. Harvest Harvest cherries when they are fully ripe and sweet.

  June 1. Water Water regularly during the growing season. 2. Mulch Mulch to conserve water use. 3. Protect Protect fruit from birds, if necessary, with netting. 4. Harvest Harvest cherries when they are fully ripe and sweet.

  July 1. Water Water regularly during the growing season.

  August 1. Water Water regularly during the growing season.

  September 1. Water Water regularly during the growing season. 2. Mulch Mulch to conserve water use.

  October 1. Water Water regularly during the growing season.

  November 1. Water Water regularly during dry periods, but don\'t overwater.

  December 1. Water Water regularly during dry periods, but don\'t overwater.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January Buy bare-root trees from a reputable nursery to get the varieties you want. February Buy bare-root trees from a reputable nursery to get the varieties you want.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? January Plant in full sun in rich, well-drained soil. Choose the coldest part of your yard. February Plant in full sun in rich, well-drained soil. Choose the coldest part of your yard.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? February Fertilize with a balanced plant food.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January Water regularly during dry periods, but don\'t overwater. February Water regularly during dry periods, but don\'t overwater. March Water regularly during the growing season. April Water regularly during the growing season. May Water regularly during the growing season. June Water regularly during the growing season. July Water regularly during the growing season. August Water regularly during the growing season. September Water regularly during the growing season. October Water regularly during the growing season. November Water regularly during dry periods, but don\'t overwater. December Water regularly during dry periods, but don\'t overwater.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? February Cherry trees don\'t need to be pruned. Prune only to maintain good structure and shape, and do not prune heavily.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? March Mulch to conserve water use. June Mulch to conserve water use. September Mulch to conserve water use.

  Protect When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved? April Protect fruit from birds, if necessary, with netting. May Protect fruit from birds, if necessary, with netting. June Protect fruit from birds, if necessary, with netting.

  Harvest When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features? May Harvest cherries when they are fully ripe and sweet. June Harvest cherries when they are fully ripe and sweet.