Pretty Much Everything About Fruit...
Eat well and reduce your carbon footprint by growing fruit. We explain how to plant, grow and harvest your own. We want Fruit Expert to be THE site you go to when you need facts about fruit. We realise that's a big challenge but we think we're getting there.
June's Most Popular Articles...
-
When to Harvest Fruit: If you grow your own fruit you will look forward to huge harvests of delicious fresh fruit. But how do you know when it’s ready? Most fruits are ready to harvest in… [3586 views in Jun]
-
Growing Avocados: While avocados are a tropical fruit more suited to the humid regions of Mexico and Central America, it doesn’t mean they can not be grown successfully in the UK. The trees… [2486 views in Jun]
-
Cherry Trees: The cherry tree belongs to the same family (Rosaceae) as almonds, peaches, plums and apricots. There are many varieties growing across the world, ranging from Europe to North… [1818 views in Jun]
-
Orange Trees: Orange trees originally come from China but have been grown in Europe and North America for over 100 years. Orange trees are now grown all over the world for their delicious… [1032 views in Jun]
-
Plum Trees: Plum trees are regularly grown in gardens in the UK and their fruit is traditionally made into jam and eaten on its own. They can also be made into a fruity wine or dried and… [958 views in Jun]
-
Growing Goji Berries: They’re the latest ‘must have’ miracle berry in celebrity circles. Said to banish cellulite, boost your immune system, contain more vitamin C than oranges and more… [946 views in Jun]
Our Categories...
Ask Our Experts: Espalier Pear Tree Losing Fruit: What is the Cause?, Can I Save My...
Eating & Drinking: Great Pear Recipes, Recipes for Raspberries, Tips and Advice For...
Fruit & Health: The Nutritional Benefits of Fruit, Fruity Beauty Treatments, Physical...
Fruit Basics: All About Tropical & Exotic Fruits, All About Fruit Trees, Fun...
Fruit Gardening: Month By Month Fruit Growing Calendar, Common Problems When Growing...
Fruit Trees & Bushes: Growing Currants, Cherry Trees, Peach Trees, Kiwi Fruit Bushes,...
Storing & Preserving: Freezing Your Fruit, Pickles, Relishes, Jams and Preserves, Storing...
Latest Comments
-
TomC
Re: Growing Avocados
@montydel - wow, fab! I've heard of other avocado trees in London. I think one is on the street in Isligton. The temp is warm, so I can see why,…
23 June 2017 -
montydel
Re: Growing Avocados
Hi my Aunty planted an avocado seed a few years back. She had completely forgotten. 2 days a go I was admiring her garden and discovered the seed…
21 June 2017 -
Kate
Re: Peach Trees
@Shauna - if it is - it is a difficult fungus to eradicate. Copper-based fungicides such as the traditional Bordeaux mixture will help if sprayed in…
19 June 2017 -
Shuana
Re: Peach Trees
Hi, I have recently bought a property that had a fine peach fanning peach tree growing inside a greenhouse. A couple of weeks ago, something appeared to…
18 June 2017 -
FruitExpert
Re: Pear Trees
N/a - Your Question:Family pear tree has loads of flowers then loads of fruit ,as soon as the fruit gets to a small size They all drop off ,leaving abo
16 June 2017 -
Tina
Re: Plum Trees
@Cheops - sounds like an unhappy tree :( Have you checked the soil and conditions via the RHS?
15 June 2017 -
Milo
Re: Plum Trees
@Cheops - it may take a few years for your fruit tree to become properly established. But you might want to check whether the aspect and soil conditions…
13 June 2017 -
Cheops
Re: Plum Trees
I have a young patio Victoria plum tree planted in the ground. Last spring [had been bought and planted the previous autumn] it produced no blossom but in…
13 June 2017 -
Cheops
Re: Plum Trees
I have a young patio Victoria plum tree planted in the ground. Last spring [had been bought and planted the previous autumn] it produced no blossom but in…
13 June 2017 -
Jules 74
Re: Apple Trees
@Lucie - perhaps your tree didn't go into dormancy last winter. If it hasn't you'll get delayed foliage growth and little or no flower growth. If a…
12 June 2017
Featured...
You should seek independent professional advice before acting upon any information on the FruitExpert website. Please read our Disclaimer.