I found that how you can tell if a pear is ripe depends on the variety. I have roughly 4 varieties in my orchard and the old "turn the pear ever so slightly" method is only 100% proof in one of them. The rest I pick up off the floor or go about it in a "trial and error" method, biting into one as the first pears fall.
Love to pop on and watch your videos every few months. So inspiring. My own backyard orchard is up to 16 trees and the trees are all 3-4 years old now. They started to really bare heavy loads of fruit last year. Quite satisfying. I usually watch them on my television, so I figured since I was on the computer, I ought to leave a comment of thanks and appreciation.
@JAROSLAVAGINA You could try, but no real benefit. . I am certain that sawing off all the branches will lead to strong healthy regrowth and full cropping in 3 to 4 years. I have had another couple of ideas, I will think about what to do and video the results whatever I decide.
Wouldn't work. If you glue the edges together in any way the sap will be blocked, you will not get union. Splinting can work but is lot of trouble. This is the most practical solution for us.
After you removed every other tree, what was the spacing on the remaining trees? Also I see you've pruned these as half-standard trees; at what height did you start your branching and what did the final height end up being? Can you pick everything without ladders?
@believeingonhim Full sun is best. You can grow apples in partial shade, they just won;lt ripen so well. You have to make the best of what you have even if less than ideal.
wow, i love every part of your orchard. I want to have a great orchard in my country someday. I want you to mentor me on how to start my orchard. Thank you
Just like old times, Mr. Hayes. Just like old times. Love your orchard and your inspiring take on it. Please carry the camera with you again next week and keep us informed.
How about diluting PINE resin, with water then gluing the branch & then tying well + propping up, to see if that will take, and mend the branch without having to wait 3 yrs. (cutting the branch off) ?
Depends what you mean by organically. We do use some chemical sprays against destructive pests and to control weds. I have written about this aspect of things at some length in my book 'Tales From an English Orchard' which is out on amazon kindle as a download.
We encourage clover and vetches by letting them seed, and have many semi-wild areas including hundreds of yards of hedgerow, seceral woodland areas, a wildflower meadow and a pond we just dug. More vids on this later.
I was referring to the relatively bland flavour (to my taste) of American apples and beer. No offense intended, taste is a very personal thing and does not reflect on character or integrity. PS I love Sam Adams Boston Lager, hate Coors and Bud.
Stephen Hayes Hey man my comment was not directed at you. It is unfortunate that you think those are "American" beers. There are so much better things going on here in the states for a long time when it comes to beer. I must say I love your Boddington's and those funky bubbles. State side hoppy beers are the rage and normally with a high alcohol content. I am starting fruit trees this year and growing some old varietals, but there is a specific reason our apples are the way they are. We need our apples to last a long time and be able to travel a very long distance. I am growing apples that can't handle either the storage or the travel so I can have a more unique fruit. That other guy is just a troll.
Im sorry but wtf. Torturing bees. Not cool. I know its bleeding heart stuff. But imagine being the bees. Imagine them as in a Disney Pixar movie. Like Antz or Finding Nemo. Think about it. He would be the evil farmer
I found that how you can tell if a pear is ripe depends on the variety. I have roughly 4 varieties in my orchard and the old "turn the pear ever so slightly" method is only 100% proof in one of them. The rest I pick up off the floor or go about it in a "trial and error" method, biting into one as the first pears fall.
Gorgeous orchards though.
Love to pop on and watch your videos every few months. So inspiring. My own backyard orchard is up to 16 trees and the trees are all 3-4 years old now. They started to really bare heavy loads of fruit last year. Quite satisfying. I usually watch them on my television, so I figured since I was on the computer, I ought to leave a comment of thanks and appreciation.
Maybe even DILUTING Pine Resin with water, and adding some Essential OIL of Peppermint, and spraying so that Insects like WASPS would not come visit?
he just did american apples dirty..smh
Bud unions are to high poor growth and trees do not fill out their allocated space
@JAROSLAVAGINA You could try, but no real benefit. . I am certain that sawing off all the branches will lead to strong healthy regrowth and full cropping in 3 to 4 years.
I have had another couple of ideas, I will think about what to do and video the results whatever I decide.
Wouldn't work. If you glue the edges together in any way the sap will be blocked, you will not get union. Splinting can work but is lot of trouble. This is the most practical solution for us.
I love your orchard Mr. Hayes look beautiful I have a question do spray your orchard in spring or fall for any disease?
@Chisola69 will post on this in 2 weeks when the apples are full grown.
wow... i love watching your apple trees... i want to visit it one day
Wow, my dream! I wanna have an orchard like that, at least pick apples once in my life haha
FOR GOD so loved the world.
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After you removed every other tree, what was the spacing on the remaining trees? Also I see you've pruned these as half-standard trees; at what height did you start your branching and what did the final height end up being? Can you pick everything without ladders?
I wanna come and chill in your Apple orchard with my guitar. Apple fields forever
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@believeingonhim Full sun is best. You can grow apples in partial shade, they just won;lt ripen so well. You have to make the best of what you have even if less than ideal.
Ur lucky man & its cooling 2 eyes watching as in in our hot we can't...
you live in the south of England and you have sun to grow any variety of apples, pear, plums etc
I love your orchard
wow, i love every part of your orchard. I want to have a great orchard in my country someday. I want you to mentor me on how to start my orchard. Thank you
AROMATIC I WISH I COULD GET A SMALL TREE OR A SINE FROM YOU ,OMG ,SOUNDS LIKE THE BEST !!!
Just like old times, Mr. Hayes. Just like old times.
Love your orchard and your inspiring take on it. Please carry the camera with you again next week and keep us informed.
Can you cut those two branches off and wax them really good to seal them?
How about diluting PINE resin, with water then gluing the branch & then tying well + propping up, to see if that will take, and mend the branch without having to wait 3 yrs. (cutting the branch off) ?
Beautiful! Do you grow your orchard organically?
Depends what you mean by organically. We do use some chemical sprays against destructive pests and to control weds. I have written about this aspect of things at some length in my book 'Tales From an English Orchard' which is out on amazon kindle as a download.
Stephen Hayes by organically I mean chemical free. I'll definitely check out the book :)
Nice video and very attractive apples !!! By the way,how's going your Apple thinning experiment ?(You made a video about it a few months ago).
Ciao.
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Your orchard is not netted! How do you stop the birds and animals from raiding the fruit?
Thanks for answering ~ Someone on my FB group The Green TREE mentioned adding some sugar to that ...?
NO VIDEOS ON MAKING CIDER????
Do you use support plants like nitrogen fixers, beneficial insect attractions, etc?
We encourage clover and vetches by letting them seed, and have many semi-wild areas including hundreds of yards of hedgerow, seceral woodland areas, a wildflower meadow and a pond we just dug. More vids on this later.
Beautiful fruit trees !!!!
"lacking in strong character" the apple or the people?
+Mutlap American beer.
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You assume I live in England, and my statement requires a sense of humor.
I don't get it it. whats a "dick"
I was referring to the relatively bland flavour (to my taste) of American apples and beer. No offense intended, taste is a very personal thing and does not reflect on character or integrity. PS I love Sam Adams Boston Lager, hate Coors and Bud.
Stephen Hayes Hey man my comment was not directed at you. It is unfortunate that you think those are "American" beers. There are so much better things going on here in the states for a long time when it comes to beer. I must say I love your Boddington's and those funky bubbles. State side hoppy beers are the rage and normally with a high alcohol content. I am starting fruit trees this year and growing some old varietals, but there is a specific reason our apples are the way they are. We need our apples to last a long time and be able to travel a very long distance. I am growing apples that can't handle either the storage or the travel so I can have a more unique fruit. That other guy is just a troll.
Beautiful. I would be so happy to live in place like that ☺
+Carlos Tobar There are many cares, but the rewards are worth it, I am told.
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Im sorry but wtf. Torturing bees. Not cool. I know its bleeding heart stuff. But imagine being the bees. Imagine them as in a Disney Pixar movie. Like Antz or Finding Nemo. Think about it. He would be the evil farmer