Cherry Aphids or Blackfly (Myzus cerasi)
Got to get out tonight spraying me cherry trees. It only seems certain varieties are susceptible. Even thou it is
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Category: Fruit and Nut growing experiences
Fruit and Nut growing experiences (trials and tribulations)
Callusing temperatures of Fruit and Nut trees
Many people ask me what are optimum callusing temperatures to ensure a good percentage of viable grafts. Nectarines/Peaches – 18-26
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2013 Grafted Tree Plantings
Just a quick photo of some of this years 2013 grafted tree plantings. If the weather conditions etc are right
Continue readingSquirrels
Determined to get into the video sometime. Click on the image to view video. Just how many squirrels are jumping
Continue readingGrowing Rootstocks from Root Cuttings
To follow shortly.
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Some Species do not need help in Rooting
These scions have been stored in our fridge at 2 deg C, wrapped in damp tissue, within a plastic bag.
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Rootstock Growing
Its come to the time of year when I must get them rootstocks growing for next year, its a bit
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Waxing tips of Grafted Scions
I must admit that I do not always wax the tip of grafted scions, to stop the scion from drying
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Spring is finally here for 2013.
We are past the equinox, so officially spring is here, and its Easter next week. So everything in the orchard
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How small can you graft – Bark or Rind Graft
Another way of grafting smaller diameter scions to larger rootstocks, is by using a bark or rind graft. This can
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