Fruits
Most people love fruit but not everyone is confident enough for growing fruits in the garden. Don’t let this deter you. We can help with tips on how to grow fruits and berries of all kinds. Whether a seasoned gardener or just starting out, creating an edible fruit garden is easy. From common types of fruit (strawberries, watermelons, etc.) to tropical fruit tree growing (lemons, kumquats, etc.), there’s something here for everyone. Use our tips on growing fruits in the garden and you'll be on your way to eating home-grown fruit of your very own.
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Elberta Peach Trees – How To Grow An Elberta Peach Tree
Elberta peaches are called America’s favorite peaches and are among the most prolific around, a winning combination for those with home orchards. If you want to grow an Elberta peach tree in your backyard, this article will help get you started.
By Teo Spengler
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Varieties Of Orange Fruit: Learn About Different Types Of Oranges
Generally speaking, orange juice as we know it in North America comes from navel oranges. However, there are many types of oranges. Just how many orange varieties are there? Find out in this article. Click here for more info.
By Amy Grant
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Growing Tropi-Berta Peaches: What Is A Tropi-Berta Peach
Those growing Tropi-Berta peaches rank them among the tastiest August-ripening peaches, and the trees are extremely adaptable. If you are seeking a new fruit tree for a home orchard and ready to bet on a promising but less-known variety, click here.
By Teo Spengler
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Southern Belle Nectarines: Learn About Southern Belle Tree Care
If you love peaches but don’t have a landscape that can sustain a larger tree, try growing a Southern Belle nectarine. With its fairly diminutive height, the nectarine ‘Southern Belle’ can be container grown easily. Learn more about this fruit tree in the following article.
By Amy Grant
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Blushingstar Peaches – How To Grow Blushingstar Peach Trees
Blushingstar peaches are one of the classic examples of white-fleshed stone fruit. The trees are fairly unfussy and can produce in just 2 to 3 years. Some tips on how to grow Blushingstar trees will send you on your way to enjoying this outstanding fruit. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Golden Transparent Gage Info – Growing A Golden Transparent Gage At Home
If you are a fan of the group of plums called "gages," you will love Golden Transparent gage plums. Golden Transparent gage trees prefer warmer conditions and produce smaller but very flavorful fruit. Learn more about them in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Plum Prunus Stem Pitting Disease – Managing Stem Pitting On Plum Trees
Plum Prunus stem pitting is not as common as it is in peach, but does occur and can have a negative impact on the crop. There are no resistant varieties of Prunus at this writing, but there are a few options to control and avoid the disease in your plum trees. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Apple Cotton Root Rot Control: Treating Apple Cotton Root Rot Symptoms
If you have apple trees in your backyard orchard, you probably need to learn about apple cotton root rot symptoms. Click this article for what to look for if you have apples with cotton root rot, as well as information on apple cotton root rot control.
By Teo Spengler
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Watermelon ‘King Of Hearts’ – Growing Tips For King Of Hearts Melon Plants
King of Hearts is an excellent seedless watermelon. These melon plants need plenty of sun and heat to produce the big fruits. Try growing a King of Hearts watermelon and forget about the seeds as you eat it like a grown up. Click this article to learn how to grow this melon.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Causes Citrus Flyspeck – Treating Symptoms Of Flyspeck Fungus
Growing citrus trees can be a great joy, providing a beautiful landscaping element, shade, screening, and, of course, delicious homegrown fruit. And there is nothing worse than going to harvest and finding they have been damaged by the flyspeck fungus. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Tatter Leaf Virus Control: Learn About Treating Citrus Tatter Leaf Virus
Citrus tatter leaf virus (CTLV) is a serious disease that attacks citrus trees. Recognizing the symptoms and learning what causes citrus tatter leaf are the keys to tatter leaf virus control. Click here for more information on treating citrus tatter leaf symptoms.
By Amy Grant
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Fortune Apple Tree Care: Learn About Growing Fortune Apple Trees
Have you ever eaten a Fortune apple? If not, you're missing out. Fortune apples have a very unique spicy flavor not found in other apple cultivars, so unique you might want to think about growing your own Fortune apple trees. This article will help with that.
By Amy Grant
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What Is Pit Burn: What Apricots Have Soft Center
The anticipation for those first apricots of summer may be shattered if you discover apricots that have a soft center, otherwise known as pit burn in apricots. What then is pit burn and is there a remedy? This article will help.
By Amy Grant
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What Is Sunblotch: Treatment For Sunblotch In Avocado Plants
Sunblotch disease occurs on tropical and subtropical plants. Avocados seem particularly susceptible to the disease. Learn more about sunblotch and how to treat this problem in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Diplodia Citrus Rot – What Is Diplodia Stem-End Rot Of Citrus Trees
Diplodia stem-end rot of citrus is one of the most common post-harvest diseases. It is prevalent in Florida crops and elsewhere. Citrus stem-end rot can destroy valuable crops if not prevented by good after harvest care. Learn more in this article.
By Beverly Forehand
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Herman Plum Information – Tips For Growing Herman Plums
Choosing the variety of a particular fruit to grow can be difficult, especially with so many options and limited garden space. A Herman plum tree is a good option for many reasons. Learn more about how and why you should grow this plum tree in the following article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Excalibur Plum Tree Care: Tips For Growing Excalibur Plums
For a tasty, large plum in your backyard orchard, consider growing Excalibur. Care for an Excalibur plum tree is easier than for some other fruit trees, although you will need another plum tree nearby for pollination. Learn more in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis