Re: Fruit Trees
- Subject: Re: Fruit Trees
- From: <a*@starpower.net>
- Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:16:39 -0500 (EST)
Hi Steve,
First consideration: where are you located?
We have dwarf peach and apple trees - several varieties of each. The several
varieties extend the picking season, and also spreads the risk -- if some
variety doesn't like your area/soil.
The dwarfs are shorter and more delicate. Re: you cannot climb them. You
need to prune them appropriately, and spray when needed. Don't plant in a
low area, or frost will kill off the early blossoms. Think before you plant. set
up irrigation the first year, to keep the young trees from stress. Good luck
Anne Allnutt
Poolesville, Maryland
---- Original message ----
>Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:44:49 -0500
>From: "Steve Haberman" <shaberman@insmgt.com>
>Subject: Fruit Trees
>To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
>
>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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