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I have been buying the most delicious cherries I think I have ever had.
The variety is 'Regina' They are grown by 'Lower Hope' in Herefordshire. What is the chance of me growing this type in my garden? Would there be any difficulties in doing so? |
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"Martin" wrote in message ... On Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:29:22 +0100, "Ophelia" wrote: I have been buying the most delicious cherries I think I have ever had. The variety is 'Regina' They are grown by 'Lower Hope' in Herefordshire. What is the chance of me growing this type in my garden? Would there be any difficulties in doing so? You only have flower box? Pah |
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"Martin" wrote in message ... On Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:43:31 +0100, "Ophelia" wrote: "Martin" wrote in message . .. On Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:29:22 +0100, "Ophelia" wrote: I have been buying the most delicious cherries I think I have ever had. The variety is 'Regina' They are grown by 'Lower Hope' in Herefordshire. What is the chance of me growing this type in my garden? Would there be any difficulties in doing so? You only have a flower box? Pah LOL Plough up the tomato? The tomato?? THE tomato?? I'll have you know that I have quite a few green ones and some of them are turning pink!!! |
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"Ophelia" wrote in message ... I have been buying the most delicious cherries I think I have ever had. The variety is 'Regina' They are grown by 'Lower Hope' in Herefordshire. What is the chance of me growing this type in my garden? Would there be any difficulties in doing so? Suttons sell Cherry 'Regina'. I'm sure they'd be pleased to answer your questions. I have grown cherries successfully until my cats got too old to patrol the tree. They're not that difficult, if you can keep the birds off. 'Regina' is self-fertile, which would help. Do you anticipate any particular problems? Spider |
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"Spider" wrote in message ... Suttons sell Cherry 'Regina'. I'm sure they'd be pleased to answer your questions. I have grown cherries successfully until my cats got too old to patrol the tree. They're not that difficult, if you can keep the birds off. 'Regina' is self-fertile, which would help. Wonderful, thank you Do you anticipate any particular problems? Hahaha you don't realise just what I new gardener I am!! |
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Martin wrote:
On Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:46:11 +0100, "Ophelia" wrote: "Spider" wrote in message ... Suttons sell Cherry 'Regina'. I'm sure they'd be pleased to answer your questions. I have grown cherries successfully until my cats got too old to patrol the tree. They're not that difficult, if you can keep the birds off. 'Regina' is self-fertile, which would help. Wonderful, thank you Do you anticipate any particular problems? Hahaha you don't realise just what I new gardener I am!! In that case - A window box isn't big enough. Martin Oh noooooo Ummm what about a wicker shopping basket? |
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"Ophelia" wrote in message ... "Spider" wrote in message ... Suttons sell Cherry 'Regina'. I'm sure they'd be pleased to answer your questions. I have grown cherries successfully until my cats got too old to patrol the tree. They're not that difficult, if you can keep the birds off. 'Regina' is self-fertile, which would help. Wonderful, thank you Do you anticipate any particular problems? Hahaha you don't realise just what I new gardener I am!! :~) Well, we were all newbies once. You'll be an expert in no time. I don't know in what form Suttons sell their cherries; they can be fan-trained, standard tree and dwarf tree. My trees were both standard trees on dwarfing rootstocks (sorry, can't remember which) growing to about 15ft (4-5mtrs-ish). My current plum tree (same family, Prunus) is fan-trained and it's a good space-saving way of growing cherries (or plums) if you've got a wall or fence in good light. Training them in one plane means all forms of care (pruning, spraying if you must, netting) are so much easier; as is harvesting, because you fix the boundaries of growth. Don't be frightened by the prospect of training; it is so straight-forward. My plum training tends to be nearer 'espalier' than 'fan', simply because I grow mine on a ready-made grid of wires (something akin to norfencing) and it's easier for me that way. You must remember, though, *never* to prune in wet or frosty weather, as this can let Silver Leaf disease into the cuts. Silver Leaf can kill trees if not cut out in time - if it can be cut out. I either prune in 'flaming' june or a hot, dry day in July. Unless you make a really big cut, you won't need to use arboreal wound paint. Usually, by the time you get the tin out, the damage is done anyway, in which case you're just sealing the pathogen in. Cherry trees grow very easily and are uncomplicated. However, they must have pollination, moisture and calcium (to make the stone). ..........Aaarrgh! I've got to dash out! So sorry .... will catch up later. Why not have a browse on Suttons site in the meantime? All the best. Spider |
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Martin wrote:
On Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:23:48 +0100, "Ophelia" wrote: Martin wrote: On Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:46:11 +0100, "Ophelia" wrote: "Spider" wrote in message ... Suttons sell Cherry 'Regina'. I'm sure they'd be pleased to answer your questions. I have grown cherries successfully until my cats got too old to patrol the tree. They're not that difficult, if you can keep the birds off. 'Regina' is self- fertile, which would help. Wonderful, thank you Do you anticipate any particular problems? Hahaha you don't realise just what I new gardener I am!! In that case - A window box isn't big enough. Martin Oh noooooo Ummm what about a wicker shopping basket? In a discarded supermarket trolley so that you can take it out for walks? Martin Oh gosh!!!! What a good idea g |
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Spider wrote:
"Ophelia" wrote in message ... "Spider" wrote in message ... Suttons sell Cherry 'Regina'. I'm sure they'd be pleased to answer your questions. I have grown cherries successfully until my cats got too old to patrol the tree. They're not that difficult, if you can keep the birds off. 'Regina' is self-fertile, which would help. Wonderful, thank you Do you anticipate any particular problems? Hahaha you don't realise just what I new gardener I am!! ~) Well, we were all newbies once. You'll be an expert in no time. I don't know in what form Suttons sell their cherries; they can be fan-trained, standard tree and dwarf tree. My trees were both standard trees on dwarfing rootstocks (sorry, can't remember which) growing to about 15ft (4-5mtrs-ish). My current plum tree (same family, Prunus) is fan-trained and it's a good space-saving way of growing cherries (or plums) if you've got a wall or fence in good light. Training them in one plane means all forms of care (pruning, spraying if you must, netting) are so much easier; as is harvesting, because you fix the boundaries of growth. Don't be frightened by the prospect of training; it is so straight-forward. My plum training tends to be nearer 'espalier' than 'fan', simply because I grow mine on a ready-made grid of wires (something akin to norfencing) and it's easier for me that way. You must remember, though, *never* to prune in wet or frosty weather, as this can let Silver Leaf disease into the cuts. Silver Leaf can kill trees if not cut out in time - if it can be cut out. I either prune in 'flaming' june or a hot, dry day in July. Unless you make a really big cut, you won't need to use arboreal wound paint. Usually, by the time you get the tin out, the damage is done anyway, in which case you're just sealing the pathogen in. Cherry trees grow very easily and are uncomplicated. However, they must have pollination, moisture and calcium (to make the stone). .........Aaarrgh! I've got to dash out! So sorry .... will catch up later. Why not have a browse on Suttons site in the meantime? All this information has been stored))) thank you!! |
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"Ophelia" wrote in message ... Spider wrote: "Ophelia" wrote in message ... "Spider" wrote in message ... Suttons sell Cherry 'Regina'. I'm sure they'd be pleased to answer your questions. I have grown cherries successfully until my cats got too old to patrol the tree. They're not that difficult, if you can keep the birds off. 'Regina' is self-fertile, which would help. Wonderful, thank you Do you anticipate any particular problems? Hahaha you don't realise just what I new gardener I am!! ~) Well, we were all newbies once. You'll be an expert in no time. I don't know in what form Suttons sell their cherries; they can be fan-trained, standard tree and dwarf tree. My trees were both standard trees on dwarfing rootstocks (sorry, can't remember which) growing to about 15ft (4-5mtrs-ish). My current plum tree (same family, Prunus) is fan-trained and it's a good space-saving way of growing cherries (or plums) if you've got a wall or fence in good light. Training them in one plane means all forms of care (pruning, spraying if you must, netting) are so much easier; as is harvesting, because you fix the boundaries of growth. Don't be frightened by the prospect of training; it is so straight-forward. My plum training tends to be nearer 'espalier' than 'fan', simply because I grow mine on a ready-made grid of wires (something akin to norfencing) and it's easier for me that way. You must remember, though, *never* to prune in wet or frosty weather, as this can let Silver Leaf disease into the cuts. Silver Leaf can kill trees if not cut out in time - if it can be cut out. I either prune in 'flaming' june or a hot, dry day in July. Unless you make a really big cut, you won't need to use arboreal wound paint. Usually, by the time you get the tin out, the damage is done anyway, in which case you're just sealing the pathogen in. Cherry trees grow very easily and are uncomplicated. However, they must have pollination, moisture and calcium (to make the stone). .........Aaarrgh! I've got to dash out! So sorry .... will catch up later. Why not have a browse on Suttons site in the meantime? All this information has been stored))) thank you!! Hi again Ophelia, Sorry about dashing off; it's been that kind of day. The main point I was going to make about cultivation and, in particular, calcium, is that the calcium is usually in the soil but the tree can only take it up in soluble form. This means watering is important to cherry production; in two ways, actually: it helps with calcium uptake, but it also helps to swell the forming fruit. As with other fruit types, irregular watering can lead to splitting fruit, which may in turn encourage wasps, so do water in dry weather. It's a good idea to mulch, too, as this keeps moisture in the soil *and* weeds at bay, which stops them from competing for moisture. You will probably buy your tree(s) bare rooted from November onwards, and it's a good idea to soak the roots for an hour or two when it arrives. In frost-free conditions, plant it in a large, well-dug-over hole; work in some bonemeal and good compost (your own or proprietory 'tree & shrub' compost, and water in well *even if it is raining*. You may need to stake it, depending on whether you're wall-training it or not, but Suttons should send you advice about that. Depending on local weather conditions, apply a general feed in late Feb/March. When it flowers (or at petal drop) give it a high potash feed (such as Tomorite) which will ripen the fruiting wood and encourage the fruit to ripen .. the sun will do the rest. I hope I haven't made it sound too complicated. It's a very easy tree to grow. The real difficulty is keeping the birds off :~(. Hope you go ahead with this and that our beaky friends allow you to enjoy some of the fruit. Best wishes, Spider |
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Spider wrote:
"Ophelia" wrote in message ... Spider wrote: "Ophelia" wrote in message ... "Spider" wrote in message ... Suttons sell Cherry 'Regina'. I'm sure they'd be pleased to answer your questions. I have grown cherries successfully until my cats got too old to patrol the tree. They're not that difficult, if you can keep the birds off. 'Regina' is self- fertile, which would help. Wonderful, thank you Do you anticipate any particular problems? Hahaha you don't realise just what I new gardener I am!! ~) Well, we were all newbies once. You'll be an expert in no time. I don't know in what form Suttons sell their cherries; they can be fan-trained, standard tree and dwarf tree. My trees were both standard trees on dwarfing rootstocks (sorry, can't remember which) growing to about 15ft (4-5mtrs-ish). My current plum tree (same family, Prunus) is fan-trained and it's a good space-saving way of growing cherries (or plums) if you've got a wall or fence in good light. Training them in one plane means all forms of care (pruning, spraying if you must, netting) are so much easier; as is harvesting, because you fix the boundaries of growth. Don't be frightened by the prospect of training; it is so straight-forward. My plum training tends to be nearer 'espalier' than 'fan', simply because I grow mine on a ready-made grid of wires (something akin to norfencing) and it's easier for me that way. You must remember, though, *never* to prune in wet or frosty weather, as this can let Silver Leaf disease into the cuts. Silver Leaf can kill trees if not cut out in time - if it can be cut out. I either prune in 'flaming' june or a hot, dry day in July. Unless you make a really big cut, you won't need to use arboreal wound paint. Usually, by the time you get the tin out, the damage is done anyway, in which case you're just sealing the pathogen in. Cherry trees grow very easily and are uncomplicated. However, they must have pollination, moisture and calcium (to make the stone). .........Aaarrgh! I've got to dash out! So sorry .... will catch up later. Why not have a browse on Suttons site in the meantime? All this information has been stored))) thank you!! Hi again Ophelia, Sorry about dashing off; it's been that kind of day. The main point I was going to make about cultivation and, in particular, calcium, is that the calcium is usually in the soil but the tree can only take it up in soluble form. This means watering is important to cherry production; in two ways, actually: it helps with calcium uptake, but it also helps to swell the forming fruit. As with other fruit types, irregular watering can lead to splitting fruit, which may in turn encourage wasps, so do water in dry weather. It's a good idea to mulch, too, as this keeps moisture in the soil *and* weeds at bay, which stops them from competing for moisture. You will probably buy your tree(s) bare rooted from November onwards, and it's a good idea to soak the roots for an hour or two when it arrives. In frost-free conditions, plant it in a large, well-dug- over hole; work in some bonemeal and good compost (your own or proprietory 'tree & shrub' compost, and water in well *even if it is raining*. You may need to stake it, depending on whether you're wall- training it or not, but Suttons should send you advice about that. Depending on local weather conditions, apply a general feed in late Feb/March. When it flowers (or at petal drop) give it a high potash feed (such as Tomorite) which will ripen the fruiting wood and encourage the fruit to ripen .. the sun will do the rest. I hope I haven't made it sound too complicated. It's a very easy tree to grow. The real difficulty is keeping the birds off :~(. Hope you go ahead with this and that our beaky friends allow you to enjoy some of the fruit. Many thanks, spider) All your advice is much appreciated and saved)) |
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"Ophelia" wrote in message ... Spider wrote: "Ophelia" wrote in message ... Spider wrote: "Ophelia" wrote in message ... "Spider" wrote in message ... Suttons sell Cherry 'Regina'. I'm sure they'd be pleased to answer your questions. I have grown cherries successfully until my cats got too old to patrol the tree. They're not that difficult, if you can keep the birds off. 'Regina' is self- fertile, which would help. Wonderful, thank you Do you anticipate any particular problems? Hahaha you don't realise just what I new gardener I am!! ~) Well, we were all newbies once. You'll be an expert in no time. I don't know in what form Suttons sell their cherries; they can be fan-trained, standard tree and dwarf tree. My trees were both standard trees on dwarfing rootstocks (sorry, can't remember which) growing to about 15ft (4-5mtrs-ish). My current plum tree (same family, Prunus) is fan-trained and it's a good space-saving way of growing cherries (or plums) if you've got a wall or fence in good light. Training them in one plane means all forms of care (pruning, spraying if you must, netting) are so much easier; as is harvesting, because you fix the boundaries of growth. Don't be frightened by the prospect of training; it is so straight-forward. My plum training tends to be nearer 'espalier' than 'fan', simply because I grow mine on a ready-made grid of wires (something akin to norfencing) and it's easier for me that way. You must remember, though, *never* to prune in wet or frosty weather, as this can let Silver Leaf disease into the cuts. Silver Leaf can kill trees if not cut out in time - if it can be cut out. I either prune in 'flaming' june or a hot, dry day in July. Unless you make a really big cut, you won't need to use arboreal wound paint. Usually, by the time you get the tin out, the damage is done anyway, in which case you're just sealing the pathogen in. Cherry trees grow very easily and are uncomplicated. However, they must have pollination, moisture and calcium (to make the stone). .........Aaarrgh! I've got to dash out! So sorry .... will catch up later. Why not have a browse on Suttons site in the meantime? All this information has been stored))) thank you!! Hi again Ophelia, Sorry about dashing off; it's been that kind of day. The main point I was going to make about cultivation and, in particular, calcium, is that the calcium is usually in the soil but the tree can only take it up in soluble form. This means watering is important to cherry production; in two ways, actually: it helps with calcium uptake, but it also helps to swell the forming fruit. As with other fruit types, irregular watering can lead to splitting fruit, which may in turn encourage wasps, so do water in dry weather. It's a good idea to mulch, too, as this keeps moisture in the soil *and* weeds at bay, which stops them from competing for moisture. You will probably buy your tree(s) bare rooted from November onwards, and it's a good idea to soak the roots for an hour or two when it arrives. In frost-free conditions, plant it in a large, well-dug- over hole; work in some bonemeal and good compost (your own or proprietory 'tree & shrub' compost, and water in well *even if it is raining*. You may need to stake it, depending on whether you're wall- training it or not, but Suttons should send you advice about that. Depending on local weather conditions, apply a general feed in late Feb/March. When it flowers (or at petal drop) give it a high potash feed (such as Tomorite) which will ripen the fruiting wood and encourage the fruit to ripen .. the sun will do the rest. I hope I haven't made it sound too complicated. It's a very easy tree to grow. The real difficulty is keeping the birds off :~(. Hope you go ahead with this and that our beaky friends allow you to enjoy some of the fruit. Many thanks, spider) All your advice is much appreciated and saved)) You're welcome. :~) Spider |
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