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  • The fruit is too heavy for the branches.

    The topic of thinning fruit trees is probably involved with the statement, 'The fruit is too heavy for my tree branches', because of heavy fruit on sagging or broken branches. Assuming that the fruit tree in question is properly pruned, the sagging branches are indicative of too much fruit (...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 02-23-2008

  • Can I plant in March?

    For those of us in cold climates, February with it's warmer days causes itchy planting fingers. We start thinking about what we want to plant in our gardens. The earlier we can plant the better. You do need to wait until after the last frost which in some areas can be March and some can be as late...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-07-2008

  • How Soon Can I Expect Fruit?

    This is a very common question for those interested in fruit trees. People that want to take the time to plant and care for the trees want to know how soon they can be rewarded by the fruit that the trees will bear. The answers to these questions will depend on the variety that you are trying to grow...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-29-2008

  • Fruit Trees Need Time To Chill

    Winter is the time that fruit trees have the chance to chill out. In fact, for most fruit tree varieties, it is essential for hardy fruit production. This process is know as chill, chill hours, or vemalization. Like most plants, fruit trees do the majority of their growing in the spring time or early...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-28-2008

  • Fruit Trees! Get Your Fruit Trees!

    It is now 2008, the start of a new year. Although it is only January, people are starting to look forward to spring and are thinking about what trees to plant. Fruit trees are always a hot commodity. We get calls from bakers wanting the freshest ingredients for cooking, fruit lovers, and people just...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-08-2008

  • Fruit Trees and Pollination

    Many fruit trees require a pollinator, but what does that mean exactly? Although there are fruit trees out there that are self fruitful (like some cherry tree varieties for example), others will require a recommended pollinator to produce fruit (like apple trees). Basically, the pollen is created from...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-04-2008
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