Comments for Fruit Grower's Journal

Comment on Adding Up the Losses by Tom Kaye

Tom Kaye — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:57:23 +0000

Our 2nd year Reliance Peach had a lot of fruit which we had to thin out. The Veteran Peach had far less. Was weather a factor or just the luck of the draw between the two varieties?

Comment on Adding Up the Losses by Bill

Bill — Tue, 18 May 2010 00:12:08 +0000

Wait a bit before thinning. I like to thin when fruits are between a half and an inch in length.

Comment on Adding Up the Losses by Tom Kaye

Tom Kaye — Mon, 17 May 2010 19:26:23 +0000

We survived the “frosts” of last week (low 30s). My trees are on their 2nd season and small fruits are forming, mostly on peaches, nectarines & plums. At what point should I thin them out? I know it’s not good to allow young fruit trees to produce too much fruit but would like a little . . . just for a taste!

Comment on The Moment of Truth by Nada Haddad

Nada Haddad — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:32:22 +0000

After the last frost, some strawberry flowers are dark yellowish or are light yellow brown color. What are the chances that the flowers will turn into good fruits. Thanks. Nada

Comment on The Moment of Truth by Allison

Allison — Tue, 11 May 2010 00:31:54 +0000

We have those Eastern Tent catepillars UGH

Comment on Running the Guantlet by Tom Kaye

Tom Kaye — Mon, 10 May 2010 18:46:35 +0000

Wide spread frost is expected this morning (May 11, 2010) Not sure if there’s anything that can be done except keep fingers crossed!

Comment on Spring? by Bill

Bill — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:24:29 +0000

Assuming the trees grew well last year, why not leave a few fruit. Be careful not to over-crop the trees – thin peaches and nectarines to 1 every 8 inches or so and break up plum clusters to single fruits. A few fruits in year 2 help to keep interest high and offer a taste of what is in store over the next few years.

Comment on Spring? by Tom Kaye

Tom Kaye — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:36:35 +0000

Our 2 yr. fruit trees are starting to blossom, mostly the stone fruits (peaches, plum, nectarines) I think that’s a good sign that the trees survived their first winter. If fruit should form do we limit their number or let the trees do it’s thing?

Comment on Things Are Moving by Bill

Bill — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:13:31 +0000

With green tissue starting to show, an apple scab infection is likely with the rain that is predicted for Monday. If your orchard had scab last year, this first spray is essential. So yes, I would indeed protect my trees.

Comment on Things Are Moving by Jack Mastrianni

Jack Mastrianni — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:47:07 +0000

With the warm weather coming this weekend we will have a real burst of growth in the orchard. I am thinking of doing a sulfur spray. There is no return of below freezing temps for at least a week, maybe longer!!
Sprayed Bobbex deer repellant on the perimeter apple trees and that along with horses and sheep and guard llamas have kept deer at bay. Looking forward to planting 5 new apple trees. All disease resistant varieties.