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News and tips from our fruit tree nursery

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August 27, 2015 by Gwenda

With this blog, I am focusing on fruit trees. We have many varieties here in our fruit tree nursery – including various types of Apple (eating and cooking), Plum, Cherry, Medlar, Fig, Mulberries and Damson. They are now showing lots of fruit, which will be ripe for picking in September\October. It is always good to see so much fruit as it shows that nature has done its job in the spring, and as you are aware from earlier posts, nature is something very close to our hearts and we like to work in harmony with nature as much as possible.

Like all trees, provided fruit trees are properly cared for, you will be able to enjoy their lovely blossom in the spring and reap the rewards of a bumper crop of fruit in the autumn.

Pruning Fruit Trees

Pruning fruit trees can either be done November-December into hardwood or prune into softwood in the summer months. By pruning new growth to third bud, this will transfer all of the strength into the fruit, which helps to produce bigger fruit. If you have an abundance of fruit, it is wise to remove any stunted or misshapen fruit. By reducing the number of fruit, this will also transfer energy into the remaining fruit. Again, making the fruit larger and healthier.

Feeding Fruit Trees

Feeding your fruit trees in the spring with a general purpose feed will give your tree extra nutrients at their most vital time. This should enhance their growth at the start of the season.

Peach Leaf Curl

About 3 years ago, we took the decision to stop stocking Apricot, Nectarine and Peach trees here at the fruit tree nursery. The reason for this was the persistent problems with Peach Leaf Curl. We will still get these trees in to order for customers, pointing out the potential risks with their purchase.

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