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| Growing Blueberries
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By Ellen Brown
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 Blueberries should be taste-tested before harvesting. Berries that have just turned blue are not the best tasting. Gently shake a cluster of berries to determine ripeness. The ripe ones will fall easily off the bush.
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| Posted on: 04/25/2009 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Growing Apples
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By Ellen Brown
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 Apples can be harvested from mid-summer to late fall depending on the variety and growing zone. To harvest fruit, avoid removing the stem by cupping the apple in your hand and tilting it upward while twisting to separate the spur from the branch...
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| Posted on: 04/25/2009 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Growing: Apricots
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By Ellen Brown
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 New trees should be planted in the early spring. They can be planted in the fall in mild areas if the trees are dormant. When selecting trees, look for trees that are least 1 year in age. Trees are self-fertile (they do not need other trees nearby to cross pollinate with in order to produce fruit), but tend to produce more successfully if planted near other varieties.
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| Posted on: 05/08/2006 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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Growing: Blackberries
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By Ellen Brown
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 Blackberries grow well in zones 4 to 9. Choose hardy, virus-free plants cultivated to your specific growing zone. Because varieties have different growth habits (upright or trailing), plan ahead to create a training and support system to match the variety you select.
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| Posted on: 05/08/2006 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Growing: Peaches
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By Ellen Brown
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 Peaches are hardy to zones 5-9. There are several varieties suitable for backyard landscapes, all of which need some period of cold weather before heading into the growing season. Large, vigorous, disease resistant cultivars, at least 1 year in age, are the best choices for planting.
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| Posted on: 05/08/2006 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Growing: Strawberries
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By Ellen Brown
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 Strawberries will grow in the majority of zones (3-10) and can delight growers with a crop of berries in as little as three months after being planted. Junebearing strawberries produce a single crop in late spring and depending on your zone, cultivars can be planted in succession to spread out your harvest.
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| Posted on: 05/08/2006 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Growing: Raspberries
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By Ellen Brown
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 Raspberries should be picked when they are thoroughly ripe. When berries are ready for harvesting, they will feel soft and separate easily from their core. Handle them with care as they are easily crushed. Pick them early in the morning while it's still cool. Berries will ripen unevenly so check your patch every other day to prevent berries from becoming over-ripe...
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| Posted on: 03/21/2006 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Growing: Plums
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By Ellen Brown
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 Plums can be left to ripen on the tree and harvested when they reach their mature size and color. If they are rich and sweet to the taste, and fee slightly soft when squeezed they are ready to be harvested...
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| Posted on: 03/21/2006 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Growing: Pears
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By Ellen Brown
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 Pears should be harvested when they reach a mature size and still feel hard. They should be light green in color and separate easily from the fruit spur (point of attachment). Let them continue to ripen at room temperature for 5 to 7 days before eating them...
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| Posted on: 03/21/2006 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Growing: Grapes
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By Ellen Brown
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 Harvest grapes when they are fully ripe-they will not continue to ripen on the vine. Grape's sugar content rises as much as 20% as they ripen, so a taste-test is the best way to tell if they are fully ripe. American and European grapes can be harvested by cutting the fruit off in whole bunches. Other varieties should be spot-picked every few days because they ripen unevenly...
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| Posted on: 03/21/2006 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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