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Fruit Garden in December

Week 49 - 1st to 7th

Check that fruit cage netting is in good order, and repair as necessary.

Note; Small-mesh netting can easily become snow laden, change to a larger mesh, such as 19mm (3/4”) or check daily and push off snow with a broom.

Individual fruit trees can be protected, by draping netting over the branches, or by driving a strong stake into the ground next to the plant, and placing the netting over that.

Note; Place a plant pot or similar on top of the stake to protect the netting.

 
 

Week 50 - 8th to 14th

Apply a suitable winter wash to Grape vines
 
 

Week 51 - 15th to 21st

Complete pruning of Blackberries, Loganberries and similar cane fruits as soon as possible, but avoid days when shoots are frosted.
 
 

Week 52-22nd to 31st

Merry Christmas

 

 

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