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The first frost will put paid to their plans for crop-wide domination but, be warned, in mild areas or in warm greenhouses they can happily remain active throughout the winter. They appear from seemingly nowhere and colonize plants fast – they're certainly...

Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Well-drained soil with plenty of well-rotted organic matter. Position Full sun to partial shade. Harvesting Harvest when fruits turn blue-black and are firm.

Cold damage to spring blossoms is a major limiting factor in where almonds can be successfully grown. Harvesting Knock nuts down when they start to drop, then peel and dry them. Notes Healthy almond trees will bear for ten to fifteen years or more.

Elsewhere peaches need full sun to limit disease and produce high quality fruit. Notes Peaches may need to be hand-pollinated when grown in sheltered spots. Peach borers can be identified by holes in the bark with a sawdustlike frass.

Elsewhere peaches need full sun to limit disease and produce high quality fruit. Notes Peaches may need to be hand-pollinated when grown in sheltered spots. Peach borers can be identified by holes in the bark with a sawdustlike frass.

Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Moist woodland soil well enriched with organic matter. Position Dappled shade, such as an opening in the woods. Harvesting Cut bluebells to use in arrangements when half the bells are open.

Frost tolerant Yes Feeding Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in spring. Companions Crimson Clover. Healthy hazel trees will bear twenty years or more. Troubleshooting The nuts are much-loved by squirrels, birds and rodents.

Feeding Mulch with well-rotted organic matter in spring. Harvesting Knock down nuts when ripe, remove the peel and dry. Notes Healthy walnut trees will bear for many decades. Troubleshooting Native black walnuts are often easier to grow in the US compared...

Elsewhere nectarines need full sun to limit disease and produce high quality fruit. Notes Nectarines are self-fertile, but produce better when more than one tree is grown. Peach borers can be identified by holes in the bark with a sawdustlike frass.

Notes Primarily grown to increase organic matter, break up dense subsoil and crowd out weeds. Makes a beautiful show in spring. Feeding When using wheat to improve very poor soil, mixing a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil before planting will...

A wide hole is better than a very deep one. Healthy cherry trees will bear for twenty years or more. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Cherry (Semi-Dwarf) Aphids (General) Slug Snail Tent caterpillar

A wide hole is better than a very deep one. Healthy cherry trees will bear for twenty years or more. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Cherry (Fan) Aphids (General) Slug Snail Tent caterpillar

Frost tolerant No. Grow at temperatures above 7°C (45°F). Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Warm, moist soil, well-enriched with organic matter. Very sweet oranges need a long season of warm weather, but kumquats, calamondin oranges and satsumas...

Feeding Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Any sunny site with good drainage. Depending on climate, feverfew is a biennial or short-lived perennial.

Some strains are killed by temperatures around -10F (-23 C), while especially hardy varieties can tolerate more extreme cold. Feeding When using annual rye to improve very poor soil, mixing a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil before planting will...

Feeding When using buckwheat to improve very poor soil, mixing a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil before planting will give better results. Harvesting Buckwheat can be pulled up and composted or turned under any time.

Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well drained sandy loam is ideal. Position Full sun. Allow them to dry in a place that is protected from rain. Some pecans are much more cold tolerant than others.

Corridors within the orchard that are planted with clovers and other legumes contribute to soil fertility and attract pollinators. A wide hole is better than a very deep one. Harvesting Harvest when the fruit is soft and can be pulled easily from the...

Tall varieties may need staking to hold them upright when they become top-heavy with maturing seed clusters. Harvesting Wait until the plants shed their leaves to harvest your quinoa.

Position Full sun or partial shade. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Deep, fertile, well-drained soil. Troubleshooting Medlars are naturally astringent, like persimmons. Companions - Spacing Single Plants: 14' 9" (4.50m) each way (minimum) Rows:...

Position Full sun. Crop Rotation Group Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family) ● Soil Rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost dug in. Troubleshooting Large, stately plants are easy to grow.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Radicchio Aphids (General) Slug Snail Radicchio grows best when temperatures are cool. Notes In early winter, plants can be lifted and grown indoors during winter.

Cuttings and divisions are best taken when plants are emerging from dormancy in late spring. Harvesting Gather sprigs as desired. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Lemon Verbena Aphids (General) Slug Snail

Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well-drained soil. Position Best grown trained against a sunny, sheltered south or west facing wall, or under cover in cool climates.

Notes Prune in spring or summer to shape plants, and watch for thorns. Harvesting Pick when richly colored and fully ripe. Limes and other citrus are heavy feeders that resent close company.

Should be planted with at least one other apple tree which flowers at a similar time to aid pollination. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Should be planted with at least one other apple tree which flowers at a similar time to aid pollination. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.