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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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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OrchardSoft FruitRaspberries

Raspberries: how much sun / shade are ideal?

table of contentsNatural occurrenceSun exposure problemsPrevent fruit damageChoice of location depending on the varietyRaspberry plants are not suitable for a location in full sun. Their natural distribution areas, however, provide information about the claims of the Berry bushes. A little shade supports healthy growth and improves your harvest Raspberries.Natural occurrenceRaspberries are considered to be undemanding plants that spread uncontrollably in the garden due to the lack of pruning ...

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OrchardSoft FruitCurrants

Currant leaves curl: leaf fall disease

Source: Jerzy Opioła, Drepanopeziza ribis a1 (2), Edited by Plantopedia, CC BY-SA 4.0table of contentsLeaf fall disease explainedSymptoms Recognize other diseasesFight in timePrevent earlyfrequently asked QuestionsHow do I recognize leaf fall disease and how is it combated? Is it dangerous? This article will tell you what to do when currant leaves are curling.In a nutshellThe disease occurs particularly in wet periods, but not life-threatening, but combating is recommendedfirst characteristic...

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Blackberry harvest time: when are they ripe

table of contentsWhen to harvest blackberriesInstructions: harvest properlyFactors Affecting the HarvestThe blackberries (Rubus fruticosus) belonging to the rose family (Rosaceae) are sweet and tart and have a juicy taste. They are mainly used in fruity cakes, jams, juices and sauces. They are also very popular as sweets straight from the bush during the most beautiful season in summer. The harvest time of blackberries takes place continuously over a relatively long period of time. Everything...

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7 common diseases of blackberries with picture

table of contentsBlackberry rustColletotrichum fruit rotPowdery mildewWrong mildewGray moldTendril diseaseRubus diveFrom August the blackberry bushes full of black, juicy fruits hang along the roadsides and in numerous gardens. Sometimes, however, the hoped-for harvest is endangered, because even the robust blackberries are not immune to disease. Thornless varieties are particularly affected, but old varieties are also occasionally affected. In this article, we will explain which 7 infections...

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Fertilize currants properly: 5 suitable fertilizers

table of contentsFertilize currantsThe right fertilizerCorrectly dose berry fertilizertimeNatural fertilizersNettle manureHorn meal or horn shavingscompostManureDon't forget to mulchBoth white, red and black currants (bot. Ribes rubrum or Ribes nigrum) have a very high nutritional requirement, as they have to constantly develop fresh shoots in order to develop numerous delicious berry fruits. Healthy, high-yielding shrubs at best add up to 50 centimeters of new growth per year, but this can o...

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Blackberries: 13 old and new blackberry varieties

table of contents13 high-yielding blackberry varieties for the garden and balconyOld blackberry varietiesNew blackberry varieties - with and without thornsBlackberries with thornsThornless blackberriesFor a long time, blackberries were not particularly popular, as the bushes grew extensively and, thanks to the many spines, were difficult to harvest. For a few years now there have been some new breeds that are less vigorous, do not proliferate and also have only a few spines or are even entire...

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Propagating blueberries: instructions for cuttings, offshoots and seeds

table of contentsType of propagationOffshoots and cuttingsSeedstimeSoil conditionsPropagating blueberries: instructionsCuttingsOffshootSeedsFresh berries from our own cultivation are always a pleasure. In order to be able to harvest plenty of blueberries from the garden, good care is a prerequisite. There are even more blueberries when the number of plants increases. This is done by propagating with seeds, cuttings and cuttings and the following professional instructions from the plant magazi...

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Propagating currants: 3 ways with step-by-step instructions

table of contentsPropagate currantsPropagation via cuttingsinstructionsPropagation via offshootsinstructionsPropagation by sowingSeedsinstructionsCurrants belong next to blueberries and Raspberries the most popular berry bushes among Germans and thrive in their own garden without any problems. The trees grow gradually from year to year and with good care you can look forward to a large amount of berries that you can use for numerous dishes. It is precisely for this reason that many gardeners ...

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