The Best Fruit To Grow In Your Garden.

Top Fruit: There is not an exact definition of a top fruit

. But we can include in this group most of the fruit- bearing woody plants which grow as trees in their natural state, but several (e.g Quince) are shrubs. Remember that the trees will be with you for years, so pick the site with care and prepare the soil appropriately.

Apples:

Apples are the most well-liked of all top fruit trees, they are lovely when in bloom and are rewarding at crop time. Most areas of Britain are quite suitable for Apple cultivation, but some people with small gardens are put off by the thought of large standards. Standard trees are not for the average plot. These days you can purchase dwarf bushes that will not reach your height during their lifetime, or it is possible to train cordons to dress a garden fence or wall.

Site and soil: Apples will grow in most situations, but growth and cropping suffer in chalky soils, poorly drained sites and gardens near to the sea. The choice of variety is totally up to you if the conditions are fully satisfactory for Apples, but site and soil should govern your selection if you find problems. For northern gardens, shaded sites and land which is more than 5oo ft. above sea level, pick cooking and/or early -ripening dessert varieties.

Planting: October - March is the planting period. Cut back any damaged or broken roots - make sure that the remaining roots are spread out without bending in the plant hole. For bushes and standards firm staking is crucial, drive in a short stake before planting. Plant to the old soil mark - the graft must not be covered. Make sure that the soil is kept damp after planting. Donot grass over the soil above the planting hole for at the very least 2 - 3 years.

Pears:

Pears are a little more unreliable than Apples. They detest cold easterly winds - young foliage is blackened and torn on exposed sites. Flowers open earlier than Apple blossom, the late spring frosts can be very damaging. Catalogues and large garden centres offer numerous varieties, but choose Conference should you live in the north of Britain. No other Pear is quite as dependable under chilly conditions.

Site and soil: Pears dislike shallow soils, chalk around the roots and salt-laden air. They are more sensitive to cold winds and late frosts than Apples, as noted above, but they do do have the distinct benefit of thriving in heavier land than is suitable for your more popular rival, the Apple. On the whole, the site for Pears should be chosen with a little more care than for Apples. Some shelter from cold winds is crucial and attempt to pick the warmest spot in the garden.

Planting: For planting Pears follow exactly the same rules as for the Apple and you will not go far wrong. Happy Gardening.

by: Johan Monarrez

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