Fruit Trees Seminar: How to Start and Foster Your Home Orchard
The N.C. Cooperative Extension Service will be holding afree seminar on How to Start and Foster Your Fruit Tree Home Orchard. This event will be held on Monday March 2nd from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the MaconExtension Center located on 193 Thomas Heights Rd. Franklin NC.
Individuals who have a small orchard or desire one willlearn more about the basic cultural needs of apple, pear, peach and other fruittrees. Topics covered include site selection, the differences between dwarf,semi-dwarf and seedling trees, proper soil conditions, pollinationrequirements, differences in cultivars, chilling requirements, fertility needs,tree spacing and general pruning principles. In addition, we will discussthe most common disease and insect problems and possible control options.
For more information, go to macon.ces.ncsu.edu/events or contact the MaconCounty Extension Center to register at 828 349 2046 or e-mail Debbie Hunter atdebbie_hunter@ncsu.edu
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