文档介绍：Encyclopedia
of Fruits,
Berries &Nuts
A cornucopia ofphotographs follows. Flavor
and color descriptions are included for hundreds
offruit, berry, and nut varieties. Hardiness,
time offruiting, and special care requirements
are discussed.
he information in this encyclopedia is designed to help you
choose the best possible fruits for your garden. It describes the
Tbest and most popular fruits. Some varieties are known by
more than one name. In these cases the mon name is used
with the less well known alternatives following in parentheses.
Many varieties have chilling requirements that must be met for the
fruit to develop properly. The chilling requirements are described.
in terms of the number of hours of exposure to winter temperatures
below 45° F. Fruits and berries that require chilling fall into one of
three general categories:
Low chill 300 up to 400 hours below 45° F
Moderate chill 400 up to 700 hours below 45° F
High chill 700 up to 1000 hours below 45° F
The maps panying each fruit show where it is best adapted.
The darkest part of the map shows where most varieties are well•
adapted; the lighter part shows where you will need to use adapted
varieties. You may still be able to raise the fruit in parts of the
country uncolored on the map if special varieties are available for
your region, or if you use special techniques, such as bringing the
plants into a greenhouse for the winter.
Just because a variety is mended for one area does not neces•
sarily mean that it can't do well in others. Local climate, as well as
special treatment from the gardener, can support plants that generally
are not expected to do well in a given region.
The home orchardist's reward-a bountiful harvest.
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varieties are available today. learn the name of the grower
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