I have just bought property so I can FINALLY!!! plant all of my fruit trees and vines. I have a bunch of Q's, about hardiness (I'm changing zones) and training vines.
I have 3 species of kiwis, is there a 'best' way to grow them for both ornamental and fruit production? I'm looking for cheap and easy to put up, without pressure treated wood.
I will be planting a tonne of fruit trees which I already have being kept in pots. The water situation makes it best I keep them in pots until fall. I know that is a good time, but will frost heave actually pop them out (they are 5g plus pots), I ask because peaches and apricots, nectarines etc are not the hardiest things to begin with. I don't want to lose anything.
And, there are OLD as heck rasberries and strawberries on site. They are very productive and tasty compared to what I currently grow. I know both have lifespans due to virus and disease, but is this a myth, should I be worried? The books say 'yes' but the plants look great.
Thanks, and undoubtably there will be many more Q's. Dennis
A whole bunch of mixed Q's
Dennis, we are pretty much in same zone. What is your elevation. How far north of the U
S border are you located. I tried to find Whistler on the map but couldn't locate it even tho it is twice as large as my town of Tonasket, WA I have not had a problem with heaving in this area where I have lived all my life. Before my husband died 9 years ago, we had 80 acres of apple orchard, and had operated that orchard for more than 40 years so I have been connected with trees, etc. Also had lots of raspberries and other fruits. I would say as long as the plants look healthy, they should be okay. Mine have not done too well the past couple of years due to late spring frosts. I am at 1450 feet elevation. If I can help in any way let me know. Good luck. Donna
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