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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

Home Orchard: 2

Episode Number
93
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Host Richard Hentschel continues the series of growing fruit trees in home orchard. this week Richard discusses proper siting of fruit trees in the yard and other consideations that will favor growing and management of the home orchard. Good soil drainage along with air drainage is very important for the health of the fruit trees. sunlight is another critical need for trees for good growth, the creation of flowers and the production of fruits.

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