2017 Hazel harvest – 4 weeks earlier than 2016
This had caught me by surprise. The 2017 Hazel harvest is 4 weeks earlier than in 2016. I noticed the
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Fruit and Nut growing experiences (trials and tribulations)
A complex Russian Plum – Kolonovidnaja
Unlike most fruiting trees, this is very columnar. A cross between Prunus domestica, Prunus cerasus and Prunus cerasifera. A relatively
Continue readingA really nice looking rarity – Plum ‘Manaccan’
An old Cornish variety of plum.Originating from the Manaccan area of Cornwall. A chance wild seedling. A really nice looking
Continue readingVery unusual large August Apple – Filippa Anka
Filippa Anka is a cross, of Filippa x Transparente blanche. The variety originated in Denmark, where it is still grown,
Continue readingThree Plum varieties already ripe for 2017 – Mirabelle Countess, Najdena & Aprikyra
Amazingly we have 3 plum varieties that are being grown outside that are already ripe. Whats even more, is they
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2017 Persimmon – Sharon fruiting
The Sharon persimmon belongs to the non-astringent persimmons variety. They are cold resistant and will easily grow in the UK
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First outdoor Apricots “Ninfa” of 2017 season
First outdoor Apricots “Ninfa” of 2017 season. Well I had to gather them, as we are experiencing gusty winds and
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Looks like a bumper crop of ‘Marigoule’ Sweet Chestnuts this year
Looks like a bumper crop of ‘Marigoule’ Sweet Chestnuts (Castanea Sativa) this year, or I hope it is. This is
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Greenhouse – Red Spider Mite
One of my customers showed me there peach tree growing in there greenhouse. The leaves were very mottled and were
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Bad case of Powdery Mildew of Grapes
This photo illustrates a bad case of Powdery Mildew (Erysiphe necator) on Grapes. This is one of the most common
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