Fruits
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Pear Tree Not Leafing Out: Troubleshooting Pear Tree Leaf Problems
If your pear tree has no leaves or small, sparse leaves rather than covered in green foliage, something isn't right. Your first move should be to check its cultural care since irrigation, placement, and soil issues can cause pear tree leaf problems. Click here for tips.
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Rooting Gooseberry Cuttings: Taking Cuttings From Gooseberry Bush
You don't have to buy new gooseberry plants to increase your crop. Growing gooseberry from cuttings is inexpensive and easy. The following article provides information about propagating gooseberry cuttings. Click here to learn more.
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Why Papaya Fruit Drops: Causes Of Papaya Fruit Drop
It's exciting when your papaya plant begins to develop fruit. But it's disappointing when you see the papaya dropping fruit before it ripens. Early fruit drop in papaya has several different causes. For more information about why papaya fruit drops, click here.
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Persimmon Tree Diseases: Troubleshooting Diseases In Persimmon Trees
Persimmons have no serious insect or disease problems, so there is no need to spray regularly. That doesn't mean that your tree won't occasionally need help, however. Click here for information about diseases in persimmon trees.
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Kumquat Not Flowering: How To Get Blooms On A Kumquat Tree
Kumquats are prized for both their edible components and their ornamental value. So what happens when they fail to bloom? This article will help explain why this happens and what, if anything, can be done to get your kumquat to flower.
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Tips On Harvesting Guavas – When Is Guava Fruit Ripe
In the right climate, USDA zone 10, guavas can bear copious quantities of fruit but knowing when to harvest guava can be the tricky part. How do you know when guava fruit is ripe and how do you harvest guava fruit? This article will help.
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Red Plum Tree Leaves: Why Are Leaves Turning Red On Plum Tree
What should you do if you notice your plum tree leaves turning red? How can you tell what's wrong? Luckily, red plum tree leaves can mean a lot of different things, and this article will help determine what's going on.
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Raspberry Plant Problems: Reasons For Raspberry Canes Turning Brown
There are many diseases of raspberry plants so it is good to educate yourself about how to grow the delectable raspberry. Canes turning brown are a common symptom of many different diseases of raspberry plants. Learn more in this article.
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Plantain Plant Care – How To Grow Plantain Trees
If you live in USDA zones 8-11, you get to grow a plantain tree. I'm jealous. What is a plantain? It's sort of like a banana but not really. Click on this article for fascinating information on how to grow plantain trees and plantain plant care.
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Controlling Raspberry Fruitworms: Preventing Fruitworm Damage On Raspberries
Raspberry patches give home gardeners easy access to the tasty fruit, but like other berries though, raspberry fruits are frequently invaded by worms that can ruin a harvest. Learn more in this article.
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What Is Cocona – Learn How To Grow Cocona Fruit
Closely related to the naranjilla, the cocona plant bears fruit that is about the size of an avocado and reminiscent of the flavor of a tomato. How do you grow cocona, or can you? Click here to find out about growing cocona fruit and other cocona fruit info.
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How To Fertilize Apple Trees – Tips On Apple Tree Feeding
While apple trees are moderate users of most nutrients, they do use a lot of potassium and calcium. Thus, these should be applied each year when apple tree feeding, but what about other nutrients? Find out how to fertilize apple trees in this article.
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Jackalberry Persimmon Trees: How To Grow An African Persimmon Tree
An integral part of the savannah ecosystem, is it possible to grow jackalberry persimmon trees here? Click on this article to find out how to grow an African persimmon and other information on jackalberry persimmon trees.
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Water Sprout Removal – How To Prune Apple Tree Water Sprouts
Water sprouts are thin shoots that arise from the trunk or branches of an apple tree. Apple tree water sprouts drain vital energy from a tree without providing any benefit in return. Find out what causes unsightly water sprouts and what to do about them in this article.
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Pruning Black Raspberry Bushes: How To Prune Black Raspberries
If you're new to black raspberry cultivation, you might be wondering, "When do I prune black raspberries back?". Fear not, pruning black raspberries isn't complicated. Click on this article to find out how to prune black raspberries.
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Reviving An Old Fruit Tree: How To Rejuvenate Old Fruit Trees
If not properly pruned and maintained over the years, fruit trees become overgrown and messy. Restoring old fruit trees is often possible with a lot of patience and a little know-how. Find tips on how to rejuvenate old fruit trees in this article.
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Fall-Bearing Raspberry Pruning: Tips On Pruning Fall-Bearing Red Raspberries
Trimming fall-bearing red raspberries isn't difficult, once you figure out whether you want one crop a year or two. If you want to know how and when to trim fall-bearing raspberry canes, click this article for more information.
