Follow these simple steps to give your tube stock the best start. With proper planting and care, tube stock plants establish quickly and grow into healthy, robust specimens.
Tube stock are young plants grown in small forestry tubes (typically 50mm x 50mm x 120mm). They are an economical and effective way to establish plants, especially for large-scale projects like revegetation, hedging, and landscaping.
Lower cost than larger pot sizes
Young plants adapt quickly
Lightweight and easy to transport
Before planting, water your tube stock thoroughly. If plants have been in transit, allow them to rest in a shaded area for 24-48 hours while keeping the soil moist.
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Choose a planting location that matches your plant's requirements for sunlight, drainage, and soil type. Most native plants prefer well-drained soil.
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Dig a hole twice as wide and slightly deeper than the tube. This gives roots room to establish. Mix some compost with the removed soil if your soil is poor.
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Remove the plant from the tube by gently squeezing and tapping. Place in the hole so the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil. Backfill and firm gently.
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Water deeply immediately after planting. Continue regular watering for the first few months until established. Frequency depends on weather and soil type.
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Apply 50-75mm of mulch around the plant, keeping it away from the stem. Mulch retains moisture, regulates soil temperature, and suppresses weeds.
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Excellent time. Cooler weather and autumn rain help plants establish before winter. Roots develop over winter for strong spring growth.
Good time for most plants. Warming soil encourages root growth. Ensure consistent watering as weather warms.
Avoid planting during the heat of summer (December - February) unless you can provide consistent irrigation.
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