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A few of the many varieties of Sweet Chestnuts (Castanea Satvia) we grow – End Oct 2023

just a few of the many varieties of Sweet Chestnuts (Castanea Satvia) we grow.

Sweet chestnut trees are a majestic species, native to southern Europe, Asia Minor, and northern Africa. These long-lived trees produce

Columnar Apple (Malus domestica) OSTANKINO A Russian columnar apple variety, that is one of the best disease resistant apple varieties.

A couple of ripe figs, Babits and Grise de Tarascon 2nd August 2023. Babits – This fig is long and

Calypso is an early-ripening plum ie end of July, variety that is self-fertile, meaning it does not need another plum

The yellow-fleshed plum variety ‘Tipala’ is a rarity among plums. It ripens in late July and has a sweet flavor.

Katinka is a purple-blue plum that ripens early in the season ie late July. Katinka plums are more often eaten

Zurna variety is a Siberian plum which are a large-fruited variety that is well-suited for northern growing regions. They are

The persimmon tree is a beautiful sight in late July, with its delicate flowers and small, green fruit. The flowers

A colleague suggested the following varieties, many of which are patented in US and Czechoslovakia. not just ‘clones’ of GD,