Just a few more Fruit varieties from our Orchard – End Nov/Dec 2023
For this post, out first variety is a Persimmon – Hira-tanenashi. It is an аstringent variety and the fruits should
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Fruit and Nut growing experiences (trials and tribulations)
For this post, out first variety is a Persimmon – Hira-tanenashi. It is an аstringent variety and the fruits should
Continue readingThere are still apples to be gathered in our orchard. They are very much ripe and juicey, just right for
Continue readingSquirrel damage to our Sweet Chestnuts and Walnut harvest
Continue readingPictorial comparison of some of our Medlars (Mespilus germanica).
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Continue readingSweet chestnut trees are a majestic species, native to southern Europe, Asia Minor, and northern Africa. These long-lived trees produce
Continue readingColumnar Apple (Malus domestica) OSTANKINO A Russian columnar apple variety, that is one of the best disease resistant apple varieties.
Continue readingA couple of ripe figs, Babits and Grise de Tarascon 2nd August 2023. Babits – This fig is long and
Continue readingCalypso 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.
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