Fruit growing in the home garden-Sabolcs Szabolcs Megyeri

When we think about planting a few fruit trees in our garden, we have to take into account that this will take several years, so we need to plan carefully - our book will help you do this.

From the contents

The importance of fruit in nutrition

What to know about the orchard
Types of orchard
The influence of natural factors
Tools and support structures
Fertilisation
Plant protection
Classification of fruit crops 24
Parts of a fruit tree

Our main fruit crops 33
Apple (Malus domestica)
Pear (Pyrus piraster)
Quince (Cydonia oblonga)
Cherries (Prunus avium)
Crabapple (Prunus cerasus)
Peach (Prunus persica)
Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
Plum (Prunus domestica)
Walnut (Juglans regia)
Almonds (Amygdalus communis)
Hazelnuts (Corylus avellana)
Chestnut (Castanea sativa)
Redcurrant (Ribes rubrum)
Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum)
Cumin (Ribes uva-crispa)
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)
Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa)

Planting of fruit crops 50
Selection and preparation of tree sites 50
Digging the hole
Sourcing of seedlings
Planting the fruit trees
Planting the shrubs

Growing, caring for and tending fruit plants
Pruning
The most common crown shapes 60
Which species of fruit trees or shrubs should we grow?
Pruning of mature trees
Cultivating the soil
Nutrient replenishment
Irrigation
Plant protection

Harvesting the fruit
Fruit pruning
The ripening process
The harvest
Harvesting the different fruit species

Growing strawberries
Growing conditions
Biology of strawberries
Strawberry varieties
Propagation of strawberries
Planting strawberries
Care of strawberries
Harvesting strawberries

Preparing the garden for winter