The rows should be 8 to 10 feet apart and the plants in each row should be 8 to 10 feet apart. Make certain drainage is adequate flooding should be avoided. Irrigation is essential for the first 2 years of development. Do not prune the young plant for the first two years. Caper seed is difficult to germinate.
Seedlings are very temperamental when transplanted.
Some may wilt and die. To reduce this loss, transplant with soil attached to the root system, water and cover with a plastic bag immediately after transplanting. Seeds can be obtained through Park Seed Company, Cokesbury Road, Greenwood, South Carolina, 29647-0001.