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Title: I must be mad!
Post by: wrennie on December 04, 2003, 17:45:15

Well, I got my first plot 2 weeks ago, and I have strimmed it, cleared and covered it up. Then the plot next to me became vacant yesterday and I could not resist having it as well   :o

It has a shed!
It also has 5 plum trees. Do I need to do anything to these trees? or just leave them alone.

Cathie

Title: Re: I must be mad!
Post by: Hugh_Jones on December 04, 2003, 20:25:32

Leave them alone - at least until you see how they perform next year.

Title: Re: I must be mad!
Post by: cleo on December 04, 2003, 21:51:35

Yes leave them-but do be careful,I got the same illness some years ago and ended up with 6 lotties. Still miss them even after 11 seasons :'(

Stephan.

Title: Re: I must be mad!
Post by: budgiebreeder on December 04, 2003, 22:43:40

Start looking up some good Plum recipes.I have only one Plum tree and have enough for jam and freezing.So five !!

Title: Re: I must be mad!
Post by: Beer_Belly on December 05, 2003, 09:55:30

I've got a plum tree in my garden which didn't fruit very well last year. I read somewhere recently that you need to add some compost in spring so I'm going to try that.

Title: Re: I must be mad!
Post by: Tenuse on December 05, 2003, 15:13:52

Are plum trees self fertile, or do they need friends to play with?

Ten x

Title: Re: I must be mad!
Post by: budgiebreeder on December 05, 2003, 15:18:35

Depends what sort you get. Mine definately is. Check the label when purchasing.

Title: Re: I must be mad!
Post by: Tenuse on December 05, 2003, 15:31:38

I have ordered a Marjories Seedling and a Victoria. I can't remember now but I *think* they were self-fertile.

Aaaargh mucho fruit coming anytime soon and the fruit patch to be is NOT READY

Ten x

Title: Re: I must be mad!
Post by: wrennie on December 05, 2003, 16:21:58

Just got back from the doctors! He has prescribed anti-lottie pills, so hopefully I won't be tempted to take on any more plots!  ;D