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How to Tell When Pawpaws Are Ripe
The largest native fruit to North America, the Pawaaw has a custard-like texture and a sweet, tropical flavor. But, to fully enjoy this fruit, you must eat it when it’s at peak ripeness. Ideally, Pawpaws are picked slightly underripe, this allows you to get to them before they drop and critters eat them.
How to Harvest and Store Onions
Onions intended for storage are harvested when the bulbs have reached their full size, and the tops start to dry and flop over. In most cases, you can start harvesting storage onions in mid to late summer, about 100-150 days after planting, depending on the variety. Keep an eye on the foliage of the onions. When about half of the foliage has turned brown and fallen over, it's usually a good indication that the onions are ready for harvest.
Garlic Harvesting, Curing & Storage: When & How
The best time to harvest garlic depends on the variety and growing conditions, but generally, it's harvested when the bulbs have reached their maximum size, and the plant's leaves have started to yellow and die back. Harvesting garlic at the right time ensures that the bulbs are fully developed and have a good flavor.
A Fruitful Legacy: Stark Bro's Nurseries and Orchards Co. at the Saint Louis World's Fair
The Saint Louis World's Fair held in 1904 was a monumental event that showcased innovation, culture, and progress. This bustling centrally located city was chosen to celebrate the centennial of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. Among the many contributors to this grand exhibition was Stark Bro's Nurseries and Orchards Co., a renowned name in the world of fruit trees and orchards.
More Pollinators and More Nitrogen: Planting Clover Cover Crops in Your Orchard
The inclusion of a clover cover crop within orchards has gained momentum as a sustainable and beneficial practice. Adding clover to an orchard not only helps your fruit trees thrive, it helps bring in a host of pollinators.
How to Thin Apple Trees
Thinning an apple tree involves selectively removing some of the developing fruits to promote better growth, improve fruit quality, and prevent overbearing. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to thin an apple tree:
Protecting Your Fruit Trees From Deer - 3D Electric Fence Unboxing & Setup
Deer can set back a tree for years by damaging it or killing the tree altogether. One of the most popular ways to keep deer out of an orchard, garden, or food plot, is to use a 3D electric fence.
Boosting Orchard Efficiency: The Rise of Starkspur® Apple Trees
One remarkable development in apple tree cultivation is the emergence of spur-bearing varieties, which have revolutionized apple orchards worldwide. These new cultivars were bred for their early fruit production, increased yields in limited space, and easier orchard management.
Growing Herbs for Permaculture Gardening: Enhancing Sustainability and Flavor
In this blog, we will explore the benefits of growing herbs in a permaculture garden, discuss the concept of companion planting, and provide valuable tips for cultivating popular herbs such as garlic chives, fernleaf dill, oregano, thyme, sage, chamomile, rosemary and parsley.
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