Subject: Re: growing organic fruit without harmful chemicals
From: lmesor@aol.com (Lmesor)
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Date: Wed, 13 Aug 1997 19:40:34 -0400
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I know that fruit can be grown organically because I buy delicious
certified peaches and apricots. I haven't grown fruit trees myself, but
people who do use sprays -- organic ones. Is there a chapter of Tilth in
Massachussetts? They would be a good source of info and they may know of
orchardists in your area you could talk to. Are you familiar with Organic
Gardening Magazine? They are published by the Rodale organization,
which also puts out a lot of books on organic gardening. They are located
in Emmaeus (not sure of spelling), PA.
Bear Creek Nursery:P.O. Box 411: Northport, WA99157 and Raintree Nursery:
391 Butts Road: Morton, WA98356 are good sources of fruit trees, but you
may be able to find nurseries closer to home. Before you plant it would
be useful to know which varieties have the best pest and disease
resistance. The Raintree catalog is full of information, and you could
ask them for cultural advice. With apricots, I know you need to try to
get ones that bloom late enough to miss your latest frost date. >I would
like to plant an organic fruit garden, with peaches and apricots.
L. M. Rose, Spokane, zone 5
"Set the table, but don't surprise the cat."