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• Plant bare-root and container fruit trees, blackberries, and grapes as soon as possible, so they will be established for Spring.
• Transplant dormant trees, shrubs and roses now. Trim top back 1/3 to ½ to compensate for root loss and shock. Don’t forget to use root stimulator, superthrive, vitazyme or liquid seaweed to help with transplant shock.
• Spray dormant oil on fruit trees and evergreens now if you have not already done so, to prevent scale and for insect control etc.
• It is a great time to plant veggies such as beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, chard, potatoes, Lettuce, shallots, and turnips just to name a few. Soak beans and peas overnight in a vitazyme solution to help in sprouting.
• Corn can be planted in late Feb. You will have less worms if planted early.
• You may want to get tomato and pepper plants started inside or green house. Protect from freeze.
• Prune deciduous trees and oak trees now. Don’t forget to seal open ends and cuts with pruning paint or spray to protect from insect damage.
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