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Category: Orchard Science

Climate Change in the Orchard: Later Frosts, Earlier Harvests?

A recently published research paper has outlined some of the possible implications of climate change for orchard growers.

Published April 23, 2022
Categorised as Feature Articles, Orchard Science Tagged academic paper, Achim Kunz, apple, blossom, climate change, frost, harvest, Michael Blanke, research

Au Revoir to Pear, Plum and Damson Blossom?

Two nights of bad weather after early blossom has bloomed is bad news, but hopefully not the end of this year’s crop.

Published April 11, 2021
Categorised as Orchard Science Tagged blossom, damson, frost, pear, plum, severe weather

Frost Warning! Bad News for Blossom

It’s every orchardist’s worse-case scenario: a sharp frost forecast just as the blossom is starting to open…

Published April 1, 2021
Categorised as Orchard Science Tagged blossom, frost

What Are ‘Chill Hours’ And Why Do They Matter?

The recent UK-wide cold-snap will have been really good for our fruit trees – here’s why.

Published January 10, 2021
Categorised as Feature Articles, Orchard Science Tagged chill accumulation, chill hours, chill requirement, chill units, pomology

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26 Jan

Bit o Apple grafting, I’m a bit of a Ebernezer Scrooge when in comes to the apple collection growing my own rootstocks, I don’t use grafting tape or grafting wax anymore just cut up freezer bags , if I’m feeling rich lll get some scions from the NFC

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fruitdiseases KhanLab @fruitdiseases ·
26 Jan

Beautiful illustration showing impact of manure application on the roots & shoot development of Golden Winter Parmen #Apples tree (1957) in “The Root System of Fruit Plants” by Venedikt Kolesnikov!

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applesandpeople ApplesandPeople @applesandpeople ·
26 Jan

Windfall apples have been strung together in the autumn for bird food during the winter months.

Photo: © Christopher Preece 2023 for Apples & People @preecer

'In 1600, Herefordshire was one continuous orchard. Now, only precious remnants stand tall.

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