Instructions for propagating plums by cuttings in summer: from preparing cuttings to caring for the seedling
Like most fruit crops, plums can be propagated through artificial and natural methods. Natural vegetative propagation includes growing from seeds, root suckers, or layering. Among artificial methods (grafting, cuttings), cuttings are the most common. In this article, we will explain how to propagate plums using cuttings.
Step-by-step instructions for self-transplanting apricot in summer
Gardeners grow apricots not only in southern regions but also in areas like Northern France, Germany, and Scandinavia. Delicious harvests are achieved through regular watering, fertilising, mulching, and loosening the soil. One method used by gardeners to ensure successful fruiting is transplanting trees to a new location. Let’s explore how to correctly transplant an apricot tree and the key recommendations to follow.
Diversity of apricot varieties for different regions
With proper care and adherence to planting schedules, any apricot tree rewards gardeners with a rich and delicious harvest. To choose the right variety, it's recommended to study its characteristics: care requirements, ripening period, disease resistance, and yield. Some apricots only bear fruit under long and hot summer conditions, while others thrive even in regions with frost and strong winds. Below, we describe the best dessert and table apricot varieties.
How to Properly Store Avocado at Home to Prevent It from Going Bad
Avocado, also known as the alligator pear, is considered one of the best sources of healthy fats. Nutritionists recommend eating half a fruit every day. However, those who buy this exotic fruit regularly know how "temperamental" it can be: one moment it's firm and unripe, and a couple of days later, it becomes soft and starts to rot. In this article, we’ll explain how to store avocados at home and how long they last in the fridge.
How to Ripen Green Peaches at Home
Peaches are incredibly fragrant and delicious fruits, which is why in summer they fill not only market and shop stalls but also orchards across Europe. It often happens that a fruit looks ready to eat — glowing with red-yellow hues and covered in velvety skin — yet inside, it remains unripe: the flesh is hard, lacking distinct aroma and flavour. In this article, we answer the questions of what to do with firm peaches and whether tree-picked fruits can ripen at home.
Is it possible to ripen pears at home and how to do it
Gardeners often call pears "tricky" fruit. One day, they are still firm on the tree, and the next, they are already soft on the ground. Catching the perfect moment of ripeness is not easy, which is why many people pick or buy them unripe. Can pears ripen at home? Let’s find out.
Can you drink orange juice on an empty stomach: the benefits and harms of freshly squeezed citrus
Freshly squeezed orange juice boasts outstanding taste, dietary, and health benefits. Its composition includes vitamins, minerals, amino acids, proteins, essential oils, and other elements that have a multifaceted and generally favorable effect on the body.