Murf From Nuri's Edible Backyard

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About My Edible Backyard

Why Murf From Nuri Love's Edible Plants

We recently started a small backyard orchard after buying a house in the Barossa Valley. Beautiful soil (thanks to the original owner) and a sunny northern position in summer (partly shaded in winter). Looking forward to seeing these trees grow into maturity and enjoying the fruits of our labour (so to speak).

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When will my new nectarine tree flower - The nectarine never bloomed. Turns out it was ringbarked soon after we planted it by an unknown creature (a cat or rabbit?. WE noticed the scratch marks at the base, just below the draft, but thought no more of it. There could be no other reason for the t..3538 days 16hrs
When will my new nectarine tree flower - Many thanks for the reply, Don. We pruned the tree when we planted it, although not heavily. There is no shortage of (furry) buds and the tree seems healthy. I suspect it is a late bloomer - aren't we all! - and it's happy to wait. I'll let you know when ..3551 days 9hrs
When will my new nectarine tree flower - Hi Dan, did your nectarine eventually bloom? I have also just planted (in July) a bare-rooted nectarine (peacharine variety) and it is yet to bloom (in early October). All my other new fruit trees have sprouted, I'm also a novice when it comes to fruit tr..3560 days 13hrs

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When will my new nectarine tree flower - Hi Murf. If the tree was heavily pruned when planted the fruit bearing wood may have been removed. Does it have flower buds? http://www.ent.uga.edu/peach/peachhbk/pdf/stages.pdf I think it is a mid season fruiter, around late January for you. You should ..Liked Answer 3551 days 9hrs