Remaining Fruit Tree Pruning Classes in January 2022

 

Fruit tree that was pruned to open center

2022

Friday, January 7                9 am        How to Prune and Thin Apple and Pear

Friday, January 14              9 am        How to Prune Pomegranate, Fig and Jujube

Friday, January 21               9 am       How to Prune and Fertilize Wine and Table Grapes

Friday, January 28               9 am       How to Fertilize Fruit Trees (Fertilizer + Iron)

What is covered?

Each type of fruit tree is different when grown in our desert climate. Topics will be discussed for each type of fruit tree and how our climate affects each type of tree.

Selection. Which fruit trees are best for this climate? What tree characteristics should I look for at the nursery?

Planting: Which trees are most wind resistant? How big is the hole? Compost vs soil amendment. How deep should I plant it? Is staking really necessary? How to protect the tree from rabbits?

Growing: How do I know if the tree needs fertilizer? How much fertilizer should I give it? When to fertilize? What fertilizer should I use? Will it grow in rock mulch? Does my tree need iron?

Water: How often to water in the beginning? How much water does my fruit tree need?

Insects: How to control insects that damage the tree? Which insects are the most damaging?

Disease: Which diseases are possible and how to prevent them.