:insert: OK, I am starting this thread in the hopes it will get a lot of responses and additional threads and information about the subject. Who knows, maybe the subject will get its own place on the main board with specific threads dedicated to the different genus and species. I know fruits can be used to make wine and cider, in addition to additions to beers and meads, but there is no specific thread to post about how we grow and take care of these wonderful trees that help us in our great hobby. This introduction may be removed later if the thread takes on so it sticks with the subject 100%, but for now it needs the explanation of what I am trying to accomplish. Saying this, let me start it off the way I foresee it looking in the hopeful future.:insert:
I have recently purchased a Bing cherry tree to start practicing grafting and Espalier tree shaping. In doing so I have opened up another hobby for myself that fits into this forum and the discussions that gain me so much more information than I could ever find on my own. I would like to open up a thread to find out more about this subject so others might get interested like I have. I'm planning on grafting on pollinators to the Bing since it requires one to be fruitful. I waited to long and now I can't buy the Black Tartarian I was hoping for to get the buds needed for T-budding later this month once the bark starts slipping on my Bing. I am wondering if there is anyone out there in HBTland that might have scion wood with buds I might could purchase or trade for? I am also planning on a separate tree with several varieties of peaches, but that will be next year.
Other than the grafting, the Espalier is something that has me really interested. I cannot wait to train my branches along my fence to grow the tree in 2D rather than a huge bowl or pyramid shape like orchards do for easier picking and better fruit. I'm hoping we have some experienced growers and tree artists out there in our wonderful forum that could bestow their educations on me.
Now, I will set back and wait to see how much I can learn from you guys. Oh, and TxBrewer can stick this where ever he sees fit. I posted in the winemaking group but this could easily be in cider too. Looking forward to a long discussion with you guys.
I have recently purchased a Bing cherry tree to start practicing grafting and Espalier tree shaping. In doing so I have opened up another hobby for myself that fits into this forum and the discussions that gain me so much more information than I could ever find on my own. I would like to open up a thread to find out more about this subject so others might get interested like I have. I'm planning on grafting on pollinators to the Bing since it requires one to be fruitful. I waited to long and now I can't buy the Black Tartarian I was hoping for to get the buds needed for T-budding later this month once the bark starts slipping on my Bing. I am wondering if there is anyone out there in HBTland that might have scion wood with buds I might could purchase or trade for? I am also planning on a separate tree with several varieties of peaches, but that will be next year.
Other than the grafting, the Espalier is something that has me really interested. I cannot wait to train my branches along my fence to grow the tree in 2D rather than a huge bowl or pyramid shape like orchards do for easier picking and better fruit. I'm hoping we have some experienced growers and tree artists out there in our wonderful forum that could bestow their educations on me.
Now, I will set back and wait to see how much I can learn from you guys. Oh, and TxBrewer can stick this where ever he sees fit. I posted in the winemaking group but this could easily be in cider too. Looking forward to a long discussion with you guys.