Fruit Tree TLC

[important]From the 2008-02 Newsletter[/important]

The Cochrane’s Garden, courtesy of Marion Bell

Want beautiful fruit this fall? Half the battle is won before budbreak in the spring.

1. Mulch trees with kelp, and keep a well around the base of the tree empty to prevent rot. Don’t over fertilize with nitrogen or you’ll get lots of growth and less fruit.
2. Spray dormant oil on a sunny day with no wind when fair weather is forecast for the next day. (rare I know)
3. Keep your pruning tools sharp and wash with a bleach solution between trees
4. Check for disease and winter damage.