January 27, 2011
Fruit trees require lots of sun for good fruit production. They need to be planted where they have good soil and air drainage to prevent root rot and late spring blossom damage from cold air.
Green Side Up is a gardening program produced by University of Illinois Extension. It is hosted by Richard Hentschel, Extension Educator, Horticulture.
Fruit trees require lots of sun for good fruit production. They need to be planted where they have good soil and air drainage to prevent root rot and late spring blossom damage from cold air.
Proper pruning means early fruit production on a fruit tree that has properly spaced scaffold branches. Properly placed scaffold branches make it easier to inspect, prune and harvest fruits.
Dicussion of the benefits of using dwarf or double dwarf fruit trees in the home orchard. They are easier to manage in all repects -- pruning, fruit thinning, and application of sprays.