when to net cherry trees?
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Comments (16)Hah, I don't know, mrclint. I'm only 5'4" and my wonderful and patient hubby is the same height :-) Trying to get netting over my trees which are 7' tall (and I keep all my trees to 7' or shorter) might be a monumental task without a frame. I'm hoping the birds don't discover my other stone fruits. I have enough of a challenge with all the rodents and snails. I don't think I could net them all, just the cherries :-) Speaking of netting and getting good at doing something the more you do it: I was absolutely amazed at a commercial vineyard we say when we drove out on a trip somewhere (can't remember if I saw this around my area or up in Bakersfield). I saw rows and rows of commercial grapes growing that were all netted. They had a frame built right into the grape trellis that nets were draped over. Rows and rows of netted grapes. I was just amazed. What a lot of work, but it was done so well. I still couldn't help but think that was a lot of work. But, I'm sure worth the effort in some places, as birds can completely strip a grapevine in a matter of days in some places. Patty S....See MoreHelp Netting my Cherry Tree
Comments (4)dgrooms: The only way this is going to be easier is if you build a frame to support the netting. While you're at it why not cover it with a permanent screen, perhaps of half in galvanized hardware cloth. A tree that size won't be all that much of a job. The fruit will be worth it and think how happy your wife will be!! I had a permanent frame over some trees one time and loved it. Just remember to consider your max snow load when you build the frame. If you decide to go with a temporary netting, a frame of one inch sch40 PVC would be easy to slip netting over. Your netting would last longer, it won't be resting on the tree, and it would be easier to get inside to pick the fruit. The Fruitnut...See MoreWhen is the best time to root sour cherry tree cuttings?
Comments (1)I dont think cherry tree cuttings can be rooted reliably, only cloned thru grafting. Start with a rootstock, plant it, then learn to graft if you'd like a clone. -Eric ----------------------------------------------------...See Morewhen to end watering drought stressed apple and cherry trees?
Comments (1)I would say a hard freeze, which should happen for a lot of us this coming weekend. I watered a bunch of my trees the past few days and that is it...i'm done....See Moremrsg47
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