Figs
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Figs

Figs are relatively easy to grow and a favourite with many people. Raiding birds continue to be a major challenge, but gardeners continue to take up the challenge – some years getting a harvest, and some years the birds win. Netting the tree as soon as fruit begins to ripen is the only way to be sure of picking a good crop in most home gardens. To make netting easier, follow a pruning regime that maintains a smaller tree. Maintaining a smaller tree is easier when growing in pots or Evergrow root restriction Bags

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Avocados
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Avocados

Avocados require very good drainage in a frost-free area. They will tolerate some frost when established.

If the soil is less than well drained, it must be modified to improve the drainage by mixing in copious amounts of compost and raising the planting area 20–30cm above the surrounding soil.

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Stone Fruit - Apricots, Cherries and Plums
Pro Advice, Fruit Bill Brett Pro Advice, Fruit Bill Brett

Stone Fruit - Apricots, Cherries and Plums

Many apricots varieties are less likely to require thinning, but some will, especially dwarf.

Plums are the first fruit to flower in early spring when the weather can dramatically reduce bee activity, resulting in poor fruit set. In the occasional good year some thinning may be necessary. Refer to the Plum chart in Section 2 for pollinisers if needed.

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