Greengage

Greengage

Asked on 4 Sep, 2007

I have a Greengage tree which has been planted for about 6 years.
The fruits are absolutely delicious, but never very many. Does anyone know how I could help it produce more fruit?

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Owdboggy

4 Sep, 2007

Is it growing in grass? If so you need to remove the grass for a metre circle from the trunk and feed with Rose fertiliser in February.

Stu

4 Sep, 2007

Yes it is growing in grass . . . . thankyou for your suggestion.
Brian

Owdboggy

5 Sep, 2007

We often get a poor crop on our greengages, but that is because they flower early and the blossom can be damaged by late frost or even an icy wind.

Stu

5 Sep, 2007

Thaanks for that Owdboggy, I wonder if fleece would help at that time of the year . . . . . that's one hell of a garden you have there, absolutely beautiful !

Owdboggy

5 Sep, 2007

Not so bad is it? Our trees are a bit on the big side for fleecing, but if your is small then it could help, as long as it does not hinder the bees. It is probably them which are put off by the cold as well.

Stu

5 Sep, 2007

What does the Rose fertiliser do?

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