Growing persimmons for a late fall harvest on your homestead? Choosing a persimmon tree will depend on a few factors and how you plan to use the persimmons you grow. Here’s how to decide between an American persimmon tree or a Fuyu persimmon tree.
GROWING FRUIT
Depending on the amount of space you have available, you can grow some — or a lot of — fruit at your place. Growing fruit trees and shrubs means an annual harvest with little extra work on your part.
Crops like strawberries and blueberries can be grown in containers, making them a good option for a fruit harvest in urban areas.
Fruit trees, too, can be grown in containers if you choose the right variety. If you have a larger property, you may want to consider a small orchard to provide your household with fresh fruit during the harvest season.
What You Need to Know About Planting Bare Root Fruit Trees
Time to choose your bare root fruit trees for your home orchard! You’ll have a better selection now, too, before trees leaf out.
Fun Fruit: Grow a Pineapple in a Container for Tropical Flavor at Home
Pineapples may be a novelty fruit, but you can grow one at home in a container. Here’s how to grow a pineapple plant from the crown instead of tossing it.
The Definitive Guide to Planting Crabapple Trees (And Why You’d Want To)
Crab apples are a great addition to small gardens and orchards, plus they offer some surprising benefits! Consider adding crabapple trees to your “must plant” list.
Growing Honeyberries aka Haskap Berry
Plant honeyberries if you love blueberries but live in a climate too cold to grow them. Great for eating fresh, jams, baked goods, and juice!
The Basics of Growing Grapes in Your Garden
Growing grapes is a fruitful way to use some of your garden space. They are beautiful plants with tasty and versatile fruit and leaves!
Growing Gooseberries for Flowers and Fruit
Growing gooseberries is a delicious alternative to ordinary landscape shrubs, think about planting a few for their flowers and fruit.
Growing Apple Trees in the Backyard Orchard
Growing apple trees is a perfect way to snack straight from the tree. Use them for canning, baked goods, homemade sauces, butter, and more!
Growing Raspberries for a Delicious Harvest
Growing raspberries is a delicious way to use your garden space, and enjoy the taste of summer picked freshly from a backyard bramble!