One of the biggest regrets for many homesteaders is their procrastination on getting fruit trees planted. While they are something we want, many times we just keep putting off taking the time to plant them.
Don't.
It takes several years or longer for most fruit trees and nut trees to begin producing, and they will be some of the most productive things you have on your homestead once they get going. The investment of time and money is worth it.
Now...its just as important that the opposite doesn't happen, where excitement leads to impetuous decisions...the right tree in the wrong place, or the wrong tree altogether.
Don't.
The only thing worse than procrastination in this department is thoughtless planting. Local plant nurseries are a good place to start gathering information, as well as talking to folks who have been homesteading for a long time. They will know which varieties to plant, and where. The internet and catalogs are not the way to go when it comes to gathering information and making decisions about what to plant in your local area.
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