Plum Kalipso or Calypso – Ripe end July 2023
Calypso is an early-ripening plum ie end of July, variety that is self-fertile, meaning it does not need another plum
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Calypso is an early-ripening plum ie end of July, variety that is self-fertile, meaning it does not need another plum
Continue readingThe yellow-fleshed plum variety ‘Tipala’ is a rarity among plums. It ripens in late July and has a sweet flavor.
Continue readingKatinka is a purple-blue plum that ripens early in the season ie late July. Katinka plums are more often eaten
Continue readingZurna variety is a Siberian plum which are a large-fruited variety that is well-suited for northern growing regions. They are
Continue readingThe persimmon tree is a beautiful sight in late July, with its delicate flowers and small, green fruit. The flowers
Continue readingA colleague suggested the following varieties, many of which are patented in US and Czechoslovakia. not just ‘clones’ of GD,
Continue readingThis is a final update on this years ‘Pot Grown New Potatoes’ and our original blog entry at https://www.gb-online.co.uk/gb-wordpress/pot-grown-potatoes-2023/ We
Continue readingI was inspecting this years possible crop of sloes, hoping to make some sloe gin in Autumn, and I came
Continue readingWhilst we were looking for green weevils and aphids in our orchard we came across this unusual beetle. We have
Continue readingWe have an update here on an apple tree that was grafted with scions already with mistletoe (latin name Viscum
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