Fruit production is a ‘year round’ job. For optimum results, each task should be done at a specific time of the year. This publication provides an overview of tasks and timing for the home fruit grower including planting, fertilizing, spraying, pruning and harvest. Published by: University of Tennessee Extension Date Published: May 2006 Link to […] …
Tree and Small Fruits and Nuts
Home fruit production includes tree fruits, such as apple, pear, peach and cherry along with tree nuts. Small fruits include blueberries, brambles and strawberries. This section will provide everything you need for a productive home fruit growing area from site and crop selection, soil preparation, planting, pruning and maintenance to pest and disease control.
Home Garden Apples
Apples are one of the most commonly grown home fruits. However, they can be one of the most challenging. Site and cultivar selection are essential for success and there are many management techniques that are important for success as well. This publication presents all of those aspects in the context of the home orchardist. […] …
Home Garden Blueberries
Blueberries are one of the most common and can be one of the simplest fruits to grow for the home gardener. Site and cultivar selection are essential for success and there are many management techniques that are important for success as well. This publication presents all of those aspects specifically for the gardener with a […] …
Home Nut Tree Plan
Edible nuts produced commercially in the United States include pecan, English walnut, filbert, pistachio, almond and macadamia. This fact sheet may aid in selection of nut trees for planting in Tennessee. Published by: University of Tennessee Extension Date Published: February 1996 Link to Resource: https://extension.tennessee.edu/publications/Documents/SP307-P.pdf …
Home Tree Fruit Plan
Many types of fruit trees grow well across the state of Tennessee. This factsheet will aid in determining the type of fruit tree to plant, size and potential longevity of the tree, yield per tree and numerous other points. Published by: University of Tennessee Extension Date Published: April 2001 Link to Resource: https://extension.tennessee.edu/publications/Documents/SP307-H.pdf …
