How to Stake a Jatropha Tree
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Gardening is rewarding hard work.garden fork image by MichMac from Fotolia.com
With your tape measure, measure 2 feet from the tree trunk and mark a spot on either side of the tree. This is where you will place your garden stakes. - 2
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With the mallet, drive the garden stakes into the ground approximately 2 feet. - 3
Use a thick twine to stake your tree.twine image by pdtnc from Fotolia.com
Tie the twine or string to each garden stake. Then tie the twine or string to the tree. Tie the twine loosely so that the tree is able to move slightly in all directions. If the tree cannot move, it will not grow properly or establish a good root system. - 4
Remove staking at the right time for successful growth.mountain ash tree, ashberry, rowa-tree image by Canoneer from Fotolia.com
Remove the staking at the right time by monitoring your jatropha tree's growth. When the root system becomes established (usually by the end of the first year after planting), it is time to remove the staking materials.
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