apple and pear trees

[bonbon81]

Hi all,

I have lived in my house for 1 year and 3 months now and I am very lucky to of inherited some well established fruit trees (apple, pear, plum and cherry) which the previous owner planted 20 years ago.

I have not touched them since we moved in and last year they produced some excellent fruit.

I am clueless when it comes to growing fruit though and wondered what I need to do to maintain them well and ensure that I get a good crop each year?

thanks

Bonnie

[ember]

Hi, There are lots of really good books out there about fruit tree pruning. Give the library a go first then the charity shops as they don't come cheap. Then its a case of step by step.

Your trees will need pruning as otherwise they will become overgrown and production will reduce.

All the best with it.
M

[aikenjones]

Best thing you can do is make sure you keep your trees well watered until the roots are established, as well as fertilizer for fruit trees. I tend to get bugs on my fruit trees, so I spray them with a bug spray specifically for fruit trees. One thing to watch out for and remove promptly are “suckers” that appear around the base of the tree. Also, be sure to prune away any branches that look like they’re going to rub together.
Good luck!

[Henry78]

You have to cover them during the winter season, cut the old brunches which are already dead, supply them with enough water and choose only the best fertilizers on the market. That way you will be 100 % sure that everything is going to be OK.