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The Fruit Garden
Be prepared to protect smaller fruit trees against frost damage to blossoms using materials such as fleece where possible. Plant container grown fruit, including strawberry plants, figs and grape vines, water these thoroughly and mulch. Water all newly planted subjects well during any dry periods.
Pollinate wall fruit such as peaches and nectarines by hand by shaking branches or using a suitable soft brush etc. during warmer parts of the day. Place cloches or fleece over outdoor strawberry plants for an earlier crop. Make sure to lift the covers during the warmest part of the day, to allow pollinating insects to enter. Keep soft fruit free from weeds by regular hoeing.
As buds burst on apple, pear, plums, cherries, damson and other top fruit start preventative spray programme with systemic fungicide and a systemic insecticide to control aphids and caterpillars. DO NOT spray trees whilst in full flower as this will harm pollinating insects and ALWAYS check the instructions and restrictions. Any mildew infected flower trusses are best cut out and burned.
Soft fruit can also be treated with these chemicals to prevent a variety of potential problems such as mildew, Gooseberry Sawfly (this also attacks red and white currants) and Raspberry Beetle. Continue removing and destroying any blackcurrant branches infested with Big Bud Mite. Spot treat any weeds such as docks and thistles etc. with Roundup Gel rather than disturbing the roots of established fruit.
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