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A botanist can be a very lonely life.

Posted on May 23, 2016 by qwertyqweryt61

Again linked to my Rose tying post. My family have taken a photo of me, taking a photo of a very old Mulberry. It can be a lonely life being interested in fruit and nut trees. I see a tree … Continue reading →

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Virus removal process

Posted on April 23, 2016 by qwertyqweryt61

The virus removal process is straight forward but time consuming. Here is the process: Year 1) Graft infected wood onto a potted rootstock Year 2) Place growing tree into controlled heated environment to keep the tree at a constant 38C … Continue reading →

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VAT rules on fruit trees here in the UK

Posted on November 20, 2013 by qwertyqweryt61

Something that I came across, is that Persimmon trees here in the UK attract VAT on anybody buying them. I thought that strange as they are fruit and should be VAT free. Well here is the response from Inland Revenue. … Continue reading →

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Callusing temperatures of Fruit and Nut trees

Posted on May 21, 2013 by qwertyqweryt61

Many people ask me what are optimum callusing temperatures to ensure a good percentage of viable grafts. Nectarines/Peaches – 18-26 deg C Apricots/Cherries – 20 deg C Plums – 16 deg C Apples/Pears – 13-18 deg C Walnuts – 27 … Continue reading →

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National Walnut Collection at Northwick Estate

Posted on October 5, 2011 by qwertyqweryt61

A quick visit to the Walnut Collection at Northwick Estate as part of the National Plant Collections run by www.nccpg.com

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Getting ready for Winter

Posted on September 19, 2011 by qwertyqweryt61

Got some free horse manure, so now I have to fork it out and put around me fruit and nut trees. Its a bit too fresh and not well composted, but beggars cannot be choosers. Applying it thinly around the … Continue reading →

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2011 Hazel Harvest Statistics

Posted on August 18, 2011 by qwertyqweryt61

This is the latest I dare leave it 15 August to gather the hazel nut harvest, or the whole crop might be reduced to just shells, via any  squirrels that I missed trapping. This year Cosford and Halls Giant came … Continue reading →

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Weevil Response from Bayer

Posted on May 12, 2011 by qwertyqweryt61

Weevil Response from Bayer Yes it does indeed appear you have an infestation of weevils which are not normally considered other than a very minor pest that do not normally need to be controlled.  The most common of the leaf … Continue reading →

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