Re: Fruit Trees
- Subject: Re: Fruit Trees
- From: C* W* <c*@yahoo.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:21:23 -0800 (PST)
I know that in the case of peach trees, we had production in a very quick time from bare-root 18-inch "sticks", that's all they were. I would say that planting small bare root trees is much cheaper, and they eventually grow faster than something 6 to 10 feet tall that's been in a pot in the nursery for many years. -Cliff
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From: Steve Haberman <shaberman@insmgt.com>
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 6:44:49 AM
Subject: Fruit Trees
With the impending economic situation, we have decided to use more acreage
for food crops this year. I am still going to grow a pumpkin patch and an AG
or two. However, we decided to start a small "orchard". We had a small, but
old and "burnt out" orchard on the property, but I allocated the space to
livestock.
Any suggestions from my friends out there on varieties of apples, peaches,
pears or plums? I know the general time frame for what to expect on such a
project, but need some advise. We want some production available within 5-10
years. At that point, the kids will be old enough to do all of the work!
I know this is short and rather vague on the situation but would take some
advise.
Thanks All!
Steve Haberman
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