OrchardCreate An Orchard

Build espalier fruit scaffolding yourself

Espalier fruit grows to save space and is also profitable. This is why hobby gardeners like to use this method of cultivation. But a tree naturally has a round crown. The scissors must ensure the flat growth as a trellis. A wooden frame provides the shape and, at the beginning, the necessary support. You can easily build it yourself with instructions.Why is a scaffolding indispensable?With espalier fruit, not only the direction of growth of the main trunk has to be correct. The branches must ...

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OrchardMake Jam Yourself

Jam labels: free labels and vintage templates

You can easily make jam labels yourself. Of course, ready-made ones are also available in stores. Here you will find various free designs that you can download to your computer and print out.Where can I get free jam labels?You choose the right labels from our vintage templates and download them.How do you write on the labels?Our free PDF files have a "form function", here you can write on the jam labels right away without an extra computer program.Or you can print the labels on a normal one S...

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OrchardHarvest And Store Fruit

Quince harvest: when are quinces ready to be harvested?

The quince (Cydonia oblonga), which comes from West Asia, is a fruit with a very long tradition. Our great-grandparents still appreciated the fruit that was once very much in demand. Today it is wrongly one of the forgotten types of fruit. The fruits are real all-rounders. They can be used to conjure up tasty jellies, compotes, quince bread and many other delicacies. However, quinces are not suitable for raw consumption.Recognize the degree of ripeness of quincesIt usually takes between four ...

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OrchardMake Jam YourselfIdeas For Labels For Jam Jars

Ideas for labels for jam jars

A hobby gardener does not only enjoy what is laid out and cared for according to individual ideas Garden paradise, but above all the fruits of his work in the form of fresh fruits and vegetables from his own Garden.It has always been the custom to preserve fruit and vegetables so that a varied and enjoyable food is on the table in autumn and winter too. The processing of fruit into jams, jams and jellies is particularly popular. These can be used as toppings for desserts or for morning breakf...

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OrchardHarvest And Store Fruit

Harvest Boskop apples: when is the harvest time 2020?

Winter apples like the Boskop are harvested late in the year. Only then have they reached full maturity and can be kept for a long time. In contrast to summer or autumn apples, however, they only taste best after they have been stored for some time. The Boskop is a sour apple variety that is suitable for many uses. In most cases it is also suitable for allergy sufferers.Other synonyms:Nicer from BoskoopBoskoopRenette from MontfortRed BoskoopHarvest time 2020In the case of winter apples, a dis...

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Orchard

Keeping the fig tree small: this is how it stays young

table of contentsBasicsUpbringingTaper cut Radical cutfrequently asked QuestionsA Fig tree (Ficus carica) can be kept small and "youthful" fresh with special cutting techniques. However, this requires the correct pruning instructions, which are discussed below.In a nutshellright time for pruning is importantCarry out education and rejuvenation cutsRadical pruning for very light, aged fig treesBasicsIn local regions, a fig can grow to well over five meters in height. For some hobby gardeners t...

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OrchardSoft Fruit

Summer pruning for wine: shorten the vines properly

table of contentsWhy summer pruning on wine?Best timeSummer pruning instructionsSort out the grapesDefoliateSize correctionfrequently asked QuestionsA summer pruning is essential for ideal growth of wine (vitis). The guide provides detailed instructions for easy implementation and provides information about everything you need to know.In a nutshellSummer pruning required for improved berry developmentRemove stinging shoots and shorten long vine shootsDefoliation is part of the annual summer c...

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Orchard

Avocado gets brown or dry leaves

table of contentscausesLack of waterLow humidityWaterloggingOverfertilizationWrong substrateSpace problemsWrong locationGrowing avocados within your own four walls is becoming increasingly popular. Just one core of the right avocado variety is enough to grow a tree with its flair that can be appealingly integrated into the living environment. It is not difficult to grow a butterfruit, but caring for it can lead to numerous mistakes that lead to brown and dried-up leaves.Your avocado is gettin...

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OrchardSoft FruitStrawberries

When do you plant strawberries?

table of contentsVarieties of strawberry plantsUniquely bearing varietiesMultiple bearing strawberriesPlants in springStrawberries in the raised bedPlant new strawberriesfrequently asked QuestionsThere are a few basics to keep in mind when growing strawberries. Including the right time to plant the strawberries. Our guide shows what is important when it comes to the strawberry plant.In a nutshellClimate and weather play a decisive roleVariety of strawberry plantThe location and type of the be...

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Orchard

Planting time of strawberries: when is it ideal?

table of contentsPlanting time of strawberriesPot and frigo plantsPlanting time for summer plantingsSpring planting as an alternativePlace bare-rooted strawberriesThe time to plant strawberries differs depending on the planting material you choose. Planting out in summer is common. But there is also the possibility of planting strawberry plants in spring.Planting time of strawberriesPot and frigo plantsIn the previous year, pot products were pulled through strawberry runners. The cuttings cou...

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