| Name |
Plant Where? |
Fruits When? |
Cultivation |
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| Strawberries |
Any gap in borders, or in pots |
June to August, depending on variety |
Liquid feed fortnightly, remove runners
during fruiting |
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| Mulberry |
Large tree, so plant in a permanent,
sunny position |
September |
Water and feed profusely after planting,
until established |
|
| Quince |
Large shrub, so at back of border
or in own bed |
Autumn |
Feed and water until established |
|
| Cherry |
Medium tree which likes a sheltered,
sunny spot |
Midsummer |
Feed and water until established.
Net over when fruits form to combat birds |
|
| Rhubarb |
Large-leafed. In any border.
Needs sun |
Spring.
Stems become tough in summer |
Keep the plants well watered. Remove
any flowering shoots. Place a mulch of well rotted manure over the
crowns in January |
|
| Apples and Pears |
Try training trees in any style to
reduce space required, or grow 'ballerina' variety |
Autumn |
Water and feed until established.
Spray and trap moth pests |
|
| Figs |
Medium tree, but best trained espalier
style against south-facing wall |
Autumn |
Remove small fruits after last crop,
or protect them from frost in winter |
|
| Medlar |
Large and beautiful tree, so needs
space and moisture-retentive soil |
Autumn, when foliage makes lovely
display |
Once established, very little required |
|
| Kiwi fruit |
Can be trained against any wall,
but needs a warm spot. |
Late summer |
Careful pruning in espalier style |
|
| Self-fertile Plum |
Small tree, so needs some space |
Late summer |
Pruning, and benefits from watering
and feeding |
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