Fruit and nut crops may be valuable additions to the landscape if proper attention is paid to crop selection, site preparation and cultural practices following planting. By adequately addressing these points, an edible landscape may become a reality. The following guidelines will assist you in determining which fruit and nut crops to use and where […] …
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.
Production Guide for Smaller Orchard Plantings
Tennessee and North Carolina’s climate and soils are well suited to grow many types of tree fruits. This publication will focus on the three main tree fruits produced for market: peaches, apples, and pecans, as well as a few others. All aspects of orchard management are covered in this article, and there are a few […] …
Pruning Neglected Fruit Trees
When trees have not been properly pruned and trained, fruit yields and quality may decline. These trees often can be pruned back and restored to a point where quality fruit may be obtained once again. This publication offers tips to revitalize your home fruit trees, bringing them back to their former productive glory. Published by: […] …
Small Fruit Cultivar Recommendations
The success of a fruit planting is highly dependent on the cultivars that are selected. Cultivar selection needs to consider the site, climate and conditions as well as pests and diseases that are likely to be encountered. This publication covers cultivar characteristics and suggestions for the southeast. Crops covered are blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, grapes, and […] …
Strawberry Production In the Home Garden
Strawberries are the most widely cultivated small fruit in US gardens. This publication gives a general overview of all aspects of strawberry production in the home garden. Published by: University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Date Published: August 2002 Link to Resource: https://www.uaex.edu/publications/PDF/FSA-6103.pdf …
