The early plums are bursting out! The bees are in! Mid season plums are on the move! If copper is your thing then get it on as the buds move. Which means right at the beginning while they’re still a ball – at the very first peep-o (blink and you’ll miss it!). Spray again a […]
From a Notch Springs a Branch
By | LastUpdated July 31, 2020
This time last year I wrote you about notching, an old fashioned technique that turns a bud into a branch, on a fruit tree. You do this when there’s a gap in the trees framework and you wish a branch to fill it. (Tree’s don’t always share our vision – a bit of coercion is […]
Growing Great Citrus on the Fringes
By | LastUpdated April 5, 2022
A fringe (also called a marginal growing area), refers to an area outside of ideal. Living at the base of the Tararua’s sets us firmly on the fringe for citrus. Head 12km west to Levin and it’s a whole other story – oranges flourish. Fringe areas for citrus are either colder, wetter, heavier, windier or […]
How To Move Older Fruit Trees
By | LastUpdated October 13, 2022
It’s entirely possible to move older, deciduous fruit trees. They will, if care is taken – be totally fine. The only consequences from the uprooting, is that they’ll likely be dwarfed. Take the punt – especially if you now realise, the spot you chose – wasn’t the best. Or perhaps you chose an awesome spot, […]
