Figs make a welcome addition to most home fruit plantings. Even though they are adapted to the Gulf Coastal States, they may be grown in Tennessee in most years when some type of winter protection is provided. This publication offers tips on the selecting, planting, tending, and harvesting of figs for the home gardener. […] …
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.
Fruit Tree Management Timetable
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 […] …
Getting Started with Tree Fruits
Fruits trees can be a beautiful and tasty part of a home garden or landscape. Tennessee Extension wants to support your success in tree fruits with some great resources. Publication: UT Extension publication that provides all the details on pest and disease control practices Short video: Selecting apple trees to support cross pollination: https://youtu.be/uK5rySzNTwo […] …
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 Strawberries
Strawberries can be an excellent crop for the home garden due to their small space needs and rapid time to harvest. This publication introduces gardeners to selection and management practices for home garden strawberries. Published by: University of Georgia Extension Date Published: 2015 Link to Resource: https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C883&title=Home%20Garden%20Strawberries …
