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Frost
protection is essential. Try growing in a pot and bringing indoors
for the winter. Plant
bare-rooted plants during November and container-grown plants early
autumn. Choose a sheltered, sunny site. Thin fruits if crop becomes
too heavy. |
Do not prune in winter and paint all cuts with Arbrex.
Young trees should be pruned in March ensuring 3-5 strong,
horizontal branches are maintained. Established trees should be
pruned in June/July and should consist of cutting out old growth to
keep the tree healthy. Fan trained trees should be bought at 2/3
years old with 8 or more branches. Tie each branch to a cane and tie
the canes to horizontal wires at 45 degrees to form a fan shape. In
February cut about a third off each branch just above a bud. |
Moisture-retentive and free draining. |
Sprinkle
fertiliser under the branches in Spring. Mulch in April. |
Water regularly in dry weather, irregular watering
can cause fruit to split. |
Leave on
the tree until they come away easily. Handle carefully. |
Store in a
cool place for several weeks. Can be bottled, dried or frozen. |
