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Post by chummer16 on May 28, 2017 13:37:36 GMT -6
Most of the trees look loaded. Other than a couple it looks like frost wasn't a issue. This one looks like frost hit the bottom half. My first attempt at grafting may produce a couple winners. These two are positioned great for two late bloomers. I would graft them but they get FB pretty bad. These two are the worst with FB. They produce apples but they are ugly. Not sure if the proximity to the bees makes it worse. Couple flowering crabs I planted that should help with the late bloomers I am looking for. This is what my Liberty and Enterprise eventually turn into. I will be grafting these over. They die back every year. Some general orchard shots. I am trying to make it secure feeling while loading as many fruit trees and preferred shrubs as I can fit.
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Post by chummer16 on May 28, 2017 13:49:36 GMT -6
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Post by nhmountains on May 28, 2017 14:49:11 GMT -6
Things are looking good Chummer. Not sure why those trees die back other than the deep snow?
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Post by chummer16 on May 28, 2017 15:13:20 GMT -6
Things are looking good Chummer. Not sure why those trees die back other than the deep snow? My only guess is Liberty and Enterprise are not cold hardy enough. Out of the 8 I planted I have one of each that is growing good. The rest are fighting to hang on and start over every spring. I have also had one Goldrush and several chestnut crabs do the same thing.
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Post by nhmountains on May 28, 2017 15:40:36 GMT -6
Well now that you know how to graft you'll be keeping an eye on local trees up there and getting cuttings next February to go with local trees that you know that will live.
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