Fruit tree diseases : walnut anthracnose

Walnut anthracnose is a fungal infection caused by the fungus  Gnomonia leptostyla. This disease is quite common and targets most species of walnut like black walnut (Junglans nigra), English walnut(Junglans regia) etc. How to spot it The primary symptom is the appearance of circular brown spots (2-5 mm) on the underside of the leaves. As the disease progresses the affected leaves can turn …

Fruit tree growing : apples

Apples,  Malus domestica , are probably the most grown species of fruit tree grown worldwide. Before you plant Apple trees need a soil pH between 5,5-7The requirements for light is moderate as they also grow in places with more shadeIt can resist up to – 35 C in winter. In spring , when the flowers …

Fruit tree rootstocks

When choosing a fruit tree, besides the cultivar you prefer, the rootstock should be the next thing to look at. Depending on the free space you have, you can choose a dwarf, semi-dwarf, semi-vigorous or a vigorous tree and that means you should choose the right rootstock. Why are rootstocks so important ? The size …

Fruit tree growing : plums

Plums, Prunus domestica, belong to the Rosaceae family and is one of the most popular of the stone fruits. Plums Before you plant 1. Plum trees need a soil pH between 5,5-6,52. It needs light but it also grows well in semi-shade3. It can resist up to – 31 C in winter. In spring , when the flowers are opened, they can resist …

Fruit tree growing : raspberries

Raspberries (Rubus idaeus ) belong to the family Rosaceae and are   primarily grown for their tasty fruits. It can be grown indoor and outdoor. It is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 1.5-2 meters. Raspberries are a biennial plant or more precise the rootstock is perennial and the aerial stems are biennial (every year it produces stems from the rootstock and …