Fruit trees in the orchard. Planting of stone fruit.

Plants, pollination and variety selection table in plum trees.
Prunus domestica
Recommended varieties and plum pollination.


1.Pruimenteelt suits lovers (Prunus domestica)
Prunus is an old Latin name of plants with reference to the cherries and plums, plum tree. All stone fruits nominate genus Prunus.The species designation means domestica domestic, indigenous, (cultivated) (Latin domus = house)Read more about the origin and explanation of scientific names of plants, "ABC's of Latin plant. The use of botanical names"
A large number of plum varieties are well suited for fans, because they are usually less susceptible to a fungus. Sprays are usually unnecessary. In general, most plum varieties less susceptible than apples.2.Kruisbestuiving usually needed at boot plumImportant for the production of the prune pollination. In general, they flower early. For good fruit set should usually equal 2 * flowering varieties are planted.Poor production is usually due to: poor pollination, too cold (freezing) or wet during flowering. Late flowering and self-pollinating usually give less turn years.
Cross-pollination usually produces thicker and more fruit.
A good pollinator must provide sufficient pollen (annually) and must occur simultaneously with the other pruimenras flourish. Hot and dry weather are ideal for good pollination. Late-flowering plum varieties are generally less susceptible to spring frost.
Some good self pollinators * (S) which are sometimes susceptible "Reine Cl. the Bavay ',' Harvest Plum ',' Felsina ',' Sainte Catherine '(RGF), Belle de Louvain, River Early Prolific, Altesse Simple, Monarch, Czar, Mirabelle de Metz, Prune the Prince (RGF), Geisenheimer Top, Early Transparent Gage, Reine Claude Crottee (R.Cl. Doree, R.Cl. Verte Crottee type), Anna Späth, Ontario, Marjories Seedling, Voyageur, Topper, Topking, Warwickshire Drooper, Red Mirabel, Altesse Double de Liège, Wignon ( RGF), Giant Prune, Barley Ruth Etter, Early Laxton, Victoria (syn. Reine Victoria), Sanctus Hubertus, Altesse Simple, Buhler Frühzwetsche, Bluefre and Opal.In hot weather during flowering is more likely to have a good self-pollination and fruit set.3.Snoeien of plum trees should not be in winter!Pruning plum trees and other stone fruits should only be done from mid April to late September. When pruning during the winter, there is risk of dying! (Especially the cv. 'Queen Victoria' is very susceptible to the disease galena) See also "Fruit ABC pruning calendar"4.Schimmelziekten and diseases in plum boot.
Exceptionally, some plum varieties are susceptible to these fungal diseases: bacterial cancer, leaf spot, Shothole, witches' broom disease, hunger plums disease, galena fungus moniliaschimmel (fruit rot / branch and blossom death), rust fungus and fruit rot.Exceptional are the following pests: bladgalmijt, aphids, dopluizen, wood beetles, pruimenmot, plum sawfly, winter moth (caterpillars), bark borers, spider mites and root nematodes.Exceptionally there may be some deficiency diseases (chlorosis) occur: manganese and iron deficiency. Too high pH of the soil of this is usually the cause.
The RGF-plum varieties (so-called "old varieties of Gembloux") are generally well tolerant / resistant to disease and are almost in every region for sale. ("Prune the Prince," "Sainte Catherine" and "Wignon ')5.Geringe plum harvest t.g.v. spring frostsHow to spring frost damage to blossoms to prevent or limit?
There is less damage from spring frosts if the ground under the plum trees weed free, moist and is closed. Grass under the trees during flowering should be cut as short as possible.During flowering, the tree mirror is not covered with grass, manure or compost.


6.Other sight hurt plums acc. picking time:  

 

Exotic fruit in the garden: khaki and sharon fruit its own to grow in warm, sheltered gardens!

Travel to distant countries teaches us to know new flavors. Once, bananas and oranges fruits from exotic countries. Later we learned kiwi and passion fruit known. Take some to know the khaki, sharon fruit and vegetable shop in persimoen and if you like, why not grow your own garden? Khaki, persimoen, and Sharon persimmon fruits are warm, sheltered place to grow well. Some (immature) species have a sour aftertaste khaki, but at full maturity they tend to do a sweet taste. Some varieties are self-pollinating and seedless persimmon, but the fruits do fall off easily. Deciduous fruit trees in the subtropics, with fruits that look like orange tomatoes.


Significance of difference and Diospyros kaki, sharon fruit and persimoen:

    Diospyros kaki Diospyros kaki = persimmon and fruit, sharon fruit, (S: Japanese persimmon, kaki Japanese)
    Diospyros virginiana = persimoen, (S: American persimmon, Common persimmon, Persimmon, White ebony.)
    Persimmon Diospyros lotus =, (S: Date-plum, persimmon Lotus, Lotus Tree)
     The hardiness of the khaki could remarkably improve if they are grafted on Diospyros virginiana Diospyros lotus or the.
    The genus Diospyros belongs to the plant family Ebenaceae (Ebony Family)
    The scientific name Diospyros (Greek) is derived from "dios" divine, "Pyros" wheat or fruit, or fruit divine gods fruit for the soul, the fruit species grown in Japan must be very tasty.
    The species name khaki stands for the Japanese name "khaki-no-ki" for a red fruit.
What are the best varieties to plant khaki and what with the sometimes unpleasant taste in khaki and sharon fruit?

    The most recommended non-astringent varieties do not taste bitter because of their low looizuurgehalte: "Triumph" (Sharon), 'Jiro', 'Gosho' Suruga ',' Fuyu 'and' Fuyuyaki "
    Other interesting khaki varieties with a high production, middentijdse or late flowering and insensitive to vruchtval 'Maekawa Jiro', 'Wase Fuyu Matumoto "and" Yamato "
    Sharon Fruit is glorified or improved varieties of the original wild kakis. In the fruit stores are found mostly only sharon fruit. Especially around the holidays in the autumn they are found much in the shop.
    Sharon Fruit ("Triumph" - Sharon) can also eat when they are still hard, because they are much less tannic acid (tannin) contain. Yet the taste of sharon fruit better when fully ripe.
    The true or original khaki fruit (with astringent taste), you should eat when fully ripe. To do this, leave the fruit after leaf drop a few days or weeks hanging. They have a dark orange color. Immature kakis tastes sour due to the large amount of tannic acid (tannin =) they contain.
     The ripe persimmon fruits are rich in vitamin C, beta carotene (vitamin A) and sugars. They are like grapes energizing fruits.

In which countries is the persimmon grown and countries of origin?

     Originally grew persimoen khaki and in temperate areas of China, Japan, Burma, North India, Korea and Vietnam. The trees are in the wild but also cultivated for hundreds of years.
     Now these special exotics also grown in Italy, Spain, Algeria, Israel, Brazil and New Zealand.

Characteristics of the khaki-and sharon fruit:

     They are flat-round fruit, similar to square tomatoes, with a diameter of 5 to 10 cm. At the top they have green petals.
     The skin color depends on the kakiras and can vary from yellow, yellow orange to dark orange.
     Sometimes the grooved shell.

  


The inside of the persimmon fruit is divided into separate sections that are filled with soft flesh and a varying number of seeds (seedless varieties with parthenocarpic).
     The ripe fruit from the store sharon sweet flavors, sometimes with a banana or vanilla flavor. Some think it tastes like pears and apricots.
     Persimmon fruit ripens here in late autumn (late October-early November) for three weeks. A little frost is sometimes useful to tannic acid (tannin) to break down. They must be even leaf drop after a few days or week remain.
     The stores have a fruit weight of 200-350 g and a size of 8-10 cm.
     In the ordinary varieties of persimmon fruits have a bitter taste remarkably high taninnegehalte.
     The ripe persimmon fruits are suitable for fresh consumption and processing in desserts or jams. Dried fruits would be a delicacy.
     The fruit should have medical properties.

Characteristics of the khaki-and sharon plant:

     Khaki's are deciduous trees or shrubs that are 3-5 meters high. The trees somewhat resemble apple trees.
     The oval, leathery leaves are about 20 cm long.
     The inconspicuous flowers are surrounded by a green calyx tube. They develop in the leaf axils from June of one year old branches. The female flowers are separate and are a creamy white, while the rose-colored flowers with three men together.
     The seeds are brown and khaki are about the size and shape of almonds. The fruits are rarely bought seeds available.
     In autumn the leaves get a red or yellow fall color.

Flowering and pollination of kakis:

    Kakis bloom in mid-May end of May
    For good production (large fruit) is cross-pollination from another variety useful.
    Most breeds also give parthenocarpic persimmon fruit, so only plants is possible. These fruits contain no seeds.
    If fruit without pollination (parthenocarpic), the strikingly large vruchtrui in August. Later, there are regular vruchtval.
    A male pollinator provides greater benefits that are less easily fall. The fruits also contain seeds.
Growing Tips for good kakis to breed

    The first year, the persimmon plant to be protected from severe frost. It recommends that sometimes the first two years in a greenhouse to overwinter.
     The next five years at low temperatures well cover or a plastic greenhouse build around. From the tenth year, the khaki most winters here are well. In full winter sleep plants tolerate temperatures down to -18 ° C. End of March, early April, sometimes they run out and then the young shoots are very vulnerable to spring frost.
     Choose flared late varieties, which are less susceptible to spring frost. Choose especially early maturing varieties that ripen in October already.
    They can grow to normal, well-drained garden soil.
    Choose a warm place sheltered from north and east winds. (No morning sun and wind plants).
    Usually the plants are little or not susceptible. In the greenhouse / conservatory can sometimes scale insects on the leaves.
    Birds can damage the unripe fruit, so they are best protected with a net or fleece when the leaf discoloration and leaf fall begins. The fruits are best leaf drop after a while linger. Light frost does the tannin breaks down faster. Fruits are plucked early November but may also ripen indoors until they are completely soft.
    Unripe persimmon fruit is faster eetrijp them together with some ripe apples in a paper bag to keep.
    Ripe fruits have a yellow-orange color and tastes like sweet ripe apricots and pears.
    Caution with pruning. See "ABC Fruit - Pruning Calendar"


Kakis multiply by seed, cuttings or grafting?

     Propagation of kakis can sow passing by and by grafting.
     Cuttings of kakis is not possible.
     Khaki grafted plants give fruits usually after about three years. In seedlings, sometimes it takes 10 years.
     If for kakis rootstock is usually the Diospyros lotus (lotus tree) is used. (The fruit of the lotus tree are only 1-2 cm tall and have little flavor). By using this rootstock would kakis earlier fertility and slower runs in the spring, making them less susceptible to spring frost.
     Diospyros virginiana only (persimoen) is to be increased by cuttings (root cuttings and cuttings in winter, wood older of about 1.5-2 cm thick)
     See also section "propagation by seed, cuttings and slips" and "Fruit ABC - Site Calendar"

Kakis self sow?

     Sometimes it works once in a pit in a khaki fruit found.
     The months from January to February are ideal to try to sow.
     Properly remove the pulp and rinse the stone properly clean.
     Let the pit one day week in lukewarm water and sow it in a pot filled with damp soil seed and cuttings.
     Place the seed container at room temperature (18-22 ° C) and place a glass or plastic sheet on top of the jar so that the seed compost does not dry out.
     After about 2-4 weeks the seed germinates.
     Once the first true leaf appears, the seedling into a bigger pot of soil placed.
     To prevent burns may ingepot young plant in the beginning not in full sun.

Pruning kakis:

     Limit pruning, but try to obtain a light tree.
     A light head can be obtained by intersecting some growing areas and steep road cut.
     Also you can prune low hanging branches.
     If a stem form is desired, then remove the lower branches gradually.
     The branches are brittle and break off easily noticeable by a too heavy fruiting or strong winds. The fruits are susceptible to wind damage by rubbing against the branches.
     Flowers and fruits are short one-year twigs.
     Strong twigs flowering shoots to form from the fifth to ninth button. Strongly growing branches or twigs are cut at about 35cm and the new year it may zijtwijgen flowering twigs form.
      The pruning time of frost, young trees is mid May - end of May Try to get three branches constitution by three well-placed to keep twigs and branches to the central leader of the excess removed. Top of the trunk is kept as a young sprout verlengenis. Make that a lot of light inside the canopy can be.

Persimoen or persimmon harvest? (Diospyros virginiana)

The fruits of the persimoen very similar to those of the khaki. Compared with the khaki is the greater fertility and fruit size is smaller. The fruit must be harvested at full maturity to be edible. Light frost promotes ripening of the fruits.

     

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BOTANICAL NAME OF THE  FRUIT	Photo	ENGLISH NAME
Plantdatabases, Plantnomenclature		English gardensites, Pruning calendar for fruittrees
Actinidia arguta		Kiwiberry, (Siberian Gooseberry)
Actinidia chinensis 'Hort16A' ZESPRI		Golden kiwi, yellow kiwi (Zespri)
Actinidia deliciosa		Chinese Gooseberry, kiwi
Amelanchier lamarckii		juneberry
Aronia prunifolia		Purple Chokeberry
Asimina triloba		Pawpaw, Paw Paw
Berberis julianae B.vulgaris		Wintergreen barberry
Castanea sativa		European Chestnut
Chaenomeles speciosa		flowering quince
Chaenomeles japonica ('Cido')		Japanese Quince
Cornus kousa chinensis		Chinese dogwood
Cornus mas		Cornelian Cherry
Corylus avellana		European Hazelnut
Corylus colurna L.		Turkish Filbert, Turkish Hazelnut, Turkisch Tree Hazel
Corylus maxima		Lambertsnut
Crataegus monogyna		White hawthorn
Cydonia oblonga		Quince
Diospyros kaki		Kaki, sharon (persimon)
Elaeagnus ebbingei (x) (en E. angustifolia)		Russian-olive, oleaster, narrow-leafed oleaster
Elaeagnus multiflora (E.edulis)		Gumi (Goumi), cherry eleagnus
Elaeagnus umbellata		Autumn olive
Eriobotrya japonica		Japanese medlar
Fagus sylvatica L.		beech
Ficus carica		Fig
Fragaria x ananassa		Strawberry
Fragaria vesca		Wild Strawberry
Ginkgo biloba		Ginkgo Nut, Maiden Hair Tree
Hippophae rhamnoïdes		Sea Buckthorn
Hovenia dulcis		Japanese Raisin Tree (Rhamnaceae Buckthorn)
Juglans regia		English or Persian Walnut
Lonicera caerulea (var.) edulis (syn. L.kamschatica)		Edible Honeysuckle
Lycium barbarum		Goji berry, wolfberry
Lycopersicon esculentum		Old tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes
Mahonia aquifolium		Tall Oregon grape
Malus domestica		Apple: Braeburn, Brava (EARLYBRAE), Colapuis, Delcorf, Otava, Pinova, Président van Dievoet, Reinette de Flandre, Rubinola, Santana, Topaz
Mespilus germanica L.		Medlar
Morus alba		White Mulberry
Morus nigra		Black Mulberry, Persian Mulberry
Morus rubra		Red Mulberry
Musa basjoo		Japanese banane-,
Passiflora edulis		Purple Passion Fruit
Passiflora edulis var. flavicarpa		Yellow Passion Fruit
Poncirus trifoliata (syn. Citrus tr.)		Trifoliate Orange
Prunus x aprium (Pr.armeniaca x Pr.salicina)		Aprium (Prunus armeniaca x Pr.salicina)
Prunus armeniaca		Apricot
Prunus avium		Sweet Cherry
Prunus cerasus		Acid Cherries, Cooking Cherries, ((cv. Morello), sour cherry
Prunus domestica		Plum, Prune; plum tree (fruits)
Prunus domestica 'Altesse Simple'		Damson, German prune, plum, Common Plum; damsons
Prunus domestica insititia 'Mirabel'		Bullaces, damsons, mirabelle plume
Prunus domestica insititia 'St. Julien A'		Saint Julian rootstock
Prunus domestica 'Myrobalan '		Myrobolan, Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Prunus dulcis		Almond
Prunus x peachcot (Pr.persica x P.armeniaca)		peach x apricot (E.: peachcot)
Prunus persica		Peach
Prunus persica (var.) nucipersica		Nectarine
Prunus x plumcot (Pr. salicina x Pr.armeniaca)		Plumcot (Pr. salicina x Pr.armeniaca)
Prunus x pluot (Pr. salicina x Pr.armeniaca)		Pluot (Prunus salicina x Pr.armeniaca)
Prunus salicina		Japanese Plum
Prunus spinosa L.		Blackthorn, Sloe
Pyracantha 'Orange Glow' (e.a. cv's)		Firethorn Orange
Pyrus communis		European pear, pear cv. Verdi, ...
Pyrus pyrifolia		Chinese Pear, Asian pear (Nashi)
Pyrus Pyrifoliahybride 'Tosca'		Euro-aziatisch pear (Hybride P. communis x P. pyrifolia)
Ribes 'Josta' (JOSTABERRY)		Jostaberry (Ribes nigrum x Ribes uva-crispa)
Ribes nigrum L.		"European Black Currant
Ribes rubrum (red)		Red Currant
Ribes rubrum (white)		White Currant
Ribes uva-crispa		Gooseberry, Gooseberries, Crossberry
Ribes 'Worcesterberry' (R.divaricatum)		Worcesterberry
Rosa pendulina 'Pi Ro 3'		Berg Rose, Rose hips
Rubus fruticosus		Blackberry, bramble
Rubus idaeus		raspberry
Rubus phoenicolasius		Wine raspberry, wineberry
Sambucus nigra		elderberry
Shepherdia argentea		Buffeloberry
Sorbus aria		Common Whitebeam
Sorbus aucuparia edulis		rowan, edible rowan
Vaccinium corymbosum		Blueberry, Highbush Blueberry
Vaccinium macrocarpon		Cranberry, American cranberry
Vaccinium vitis-idaea		Lingonberry, Cowberry, Mountain Cranberry
Vitis vinifera		European Grape