Not everyone lives in a region with at least 150 frost-free days and mild winters, which are optimal growing conditions for most tree fruit crops. Having fewer warm early winter days however, doesn’t mean you can’t grow fruits that yield a nice harvest. The key to successful fruit production in any climate is selection of appropriate crops and varieties. The right fruit crop spells the difference between success and frustration. Late Summer Fruit Some of the best late summer fruits are berries. They are also sweet and delicious. For the earliest harvest, go for strawberries that start ripening in June. Pick them when the entire fruit is red. Most berries may be harvested for three to four weeks. Most types of berries mature in midsummer, including blueberries, which also offer an autumn show of foliage color. But why not try something a little different? Elderberry – a multi-stemmed shrub – […]
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