There are three apple varieties recommended for Florida: Anna, Ein Shemer, and Golden Dorsett. Most apples are not self-fruitful; for example, when Anna is planted alone, it will not bear fruit. It is recommended that Anna and Golden Dorsett be planted together because they bloom at the same time and cross-pollination will occur. Ein Shemer is self-fruitful. You may have a more northern cultivar, which is not receiving enough chilling hours.

Successful fruit tree yield in the garden is dependent on several factors. First it is important for fruit trees to get a full days' sunlight. They should not be planted as understory trees. Plant them out in the open. It is a good idea to investigate some pruning techniques as well. Apple and Peartrees should have one main leader. Branches with a 45o angle will be the strongest so keep them. See similar questions...

Our web site section 'Why Fruit Trees are Grafted' discourages this effort. However, many people report good results growing peach trees from seeds. This is because many of the stone fruits like peaches are self fertile, and the chances of a outside gene being present to give an inferior quality of fruit are very much decreased. Trees like apples, which are not self fertile, will almost invariably yield poor fruit from a seed-grown tree. See similar questions...

Information on producing trees fruit using certified organic methods is available by contacting appropriate organic associations listed at the Certified Organic Associations of British Columbia web site http://www.certifiedorganic.bc.ca/. See similar questions...

It is hard to diagnose such problems remotely from an e-mail, but we can try to help if we recognize the symptoms. However, to make our job easier, you must give as much detailed information about your tree or bush as possible. Try to include the particular variety name, what rootstock it is on (dwarf, semi dwarf, full size tree), age of the plant, and any other data you may have. Our e-mail address is midfex7@midfex.org See similar questions...

This is very hard to do without seeing the fruit directly, but giving certain information might help, such as color of the skin, texture (smooth or russet), shape and size of the fruit, when the fruit is ready for picking (early summer, etc.). We cannot promise a positive identification, but we might be able to eliminate varieties. See similar questions...

If your main goal is to invigorate the tree and encourage new growth, you should prune when the tree is dormant, typically in the winter, or at least fairly early in the growing season. Hardy trees such as apple or pear can be pruned any time in the dormant period. Cold sensitive trees like cherry and plum should be pruned closer to the end of winter. If you are pruning to open up the tree to more sunlight, the best time would be sometime during the late growing season ('summer pruning'). See similar questions...

A) If you've followed all the care tips (keep it out of sun and wind, as well as making a fresh cut off the base before setting it up indoors) there are a couple of things to consider. First, if you cut your own tree at a tree farm, it will not absorb water right away since it has not had time to begin drying out. Second, the best indicator of dryness is the tree itself, not the water level in the stand. See similar questions...

All Dogwoods have the potential to flower. The age when they begin to flower varies on the conditions they are planted in. Dogwoods should be planted in well-drained areas; Avoid areas where the soil is often wet. Sunny Areas? Kentucky bluegrass provides the highest quality turf in full sun. Turf-type perennial ryegrasses also do well in sunny conditions and serve to provide a fine-textured, durable and attractive companion to Kentucky bluegrass. See similar questions...

The most frequent cause of poor fruit set is low night temperatures. The tomato plant can endure temperatures down to freezing however pollen will not be produced in sufficient quantities at temperatures below 50 degrees. Either use a blossom-setting hormone such as Fertilome Tomato and Pepper Set or cover the plant at night. Also using the Wall of Water when planting tomatoes will increase your yield and decrease crop time resulting in earlier tomatoes. ? back to top See similar questions...

Since there is more sap in a tree cut before the cold weather sets in, it is advisable to purchase your tree by the end of November and place it in the coolest spot possible. You can cut off an inch of the trunk and set the tree in water, but if it freezes you will have to thaw the water inside. Store the tree in an unheated garage, or covered with cloth on the north side of a building. See similar questions...

To set up your tree, go to "set up family tree." Log in as a returning customer or set up an account as a new customer, and click "continue." Click "Add Family Information." Fill out the form for the Matriarch and Patriarch. Click "Save." This will take you to a page to add children or pets. Continue to fill out the form, clicking on "Save" after each entry until it is complete. Don't worry if you forget something. You can always go back and edit your information at any time. See similar questions...

Each team sport player may have up to two contact numbers programmable through the Edit Player page under TeamMinders Sports Management Software. Once the contact numbers are entered, click the Phone Tree option in the toolbar and specify the numbers you want included in the Phone Tree. See similar questions...

Yes, it can be done. Just grow your rootstock tree big enough to have several side branches, and graft (bud) a different scion to each branch. Realize that there are some potential problems: 1. If any of the scions you use has a virus, it will m Thanks to ChrisMD on the MidAtlantic Gardening forum for saving this excellent discussion of blue (and not-so-blue) flowers. * Posted by Clare B. (MO z6) ) on Saturday, February 15, 1997 at 22:32 Hmmm....People make these hyperventilating, 'I See similar questions...

In terms of specific financial programs, there are government programs in place that support the industry in various aspects. Programs such as NISA (Net Income Stabilization Account) and WFIP/CFIP (Whole Farm Insurance and Canadian Farm Income Program) deal with variation in farm income over time. Crop insurance offers financial protection against crop losses due to uncontrollable weather through development of affordable risk management tools for growers. See similar questions...

Depending on where you market fruit, you could check with local packinghouses and direct marketers. There are statistics available on prices and volumes on tree fruit crops from some agencies. For example, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada has an InfoHort section that provides market information for horticulture crops in Canada. It is located at: http://infohort.agr.gc.ca/index.cfm?action=dspWklyWhlsl&lang=eng. The Global Agri-business network has wholesale market prices listed at: http://www. See similar questions...

Dried fruit is fresh fruit that has been dried naturally in the sun or in dehydration machines. Moisture is removed from the fresh fruit, which makes it more portable and convenient than fresh fruit. However, it does not remove the natural vitamins and antioxidants, making dried fruit as healthy and good for you as fresh fruit! See similar questions...

Yes. Eating fruit with meals may cause indigestion or "heartburn" for some people. However, if you do not have this problem, fruit may be eaten with a meal. See similar questions...

A: Dink-C is kind of picky when it comes to this. There are several things you might be doing wrong. First, remember that all variables begin with the & symbol. You can't use TEMP but you can use &TEMP. Also, remember to put spaces before and after the equal sign. For instance, &TEMP = 15; Also remember the ending semicolon ; at the end of each line. See similar questions...