Once harvest is (mostly) finished and trees are getting ready for winter, their watering requirements change. During the growing season and summer it is important to keep water up to the trees at all times, especially during spring, and pre-ha [...]

One of the things we know all about as fruit growers is the variability of our climate; no matter where you live, each growing season you’ve got a good chance of experiencing an extreme condition like flood, drought, fire, or heatwave. This me [...]

Drainage is an important issue for fruit trees, and periods of heavy rain provide the perfect opportunity to see how good your drainage is. Although some trees tolerate it better than others, they will never thrive on a site where the water do [...]

Trying to grow fruit in dry conditions presents some particular challenges, but is by no means impossible. After enduring a 10 year drought at our farm, we’ve learnt a few techniques that can make all the difference between watching your trees [...]

Drainage is an important issue for fruit trees, and periods of heavy rain provide the perfect opportunity to see how good your drainage is. Although some trees tolerate it better than others, they will never thrive on a site where the water do [...]

Too little water, and your trees won’t thrive, and might drop their fruit. Too much, and it’s easy to flush the nutrients away from the root zone. Deciding when to water can be as simple as checking the soil beneath the tree to see if it feels [...]

How do you water your fruit trees? If you said a bucket or hose...this article is for you! The more automatic and easy you can make your watering system, the more likely it is that your trees will get enough water when they need it. Whether yo [...]

Being able to work out how much water your fruit trees need will allow you to design the perfect irrigation system, and help you get the most out of your trees. Read the article in Summer - Week 5.

One of the key strategies for helping your fruit trees to be resilient (and still grow a good crop) in low water conditionsis the water-holding capacity of your soil—interestingly, this also helps your trees cope better with too much water and [...]

Flood can be devastating if you’re growing fruit trees, and depending on how long your trees are affected, can easily kill them. Here’s some tips for helping your trees to survive and your soil to recover. Read the aricle in Spring - Week 11. [...]

Your trees don't need watering over winter, but it's a good time to set up or improve your irrigation system. This article explains how to set up a drip irrigation system from scratch. Read the article in Autumn - Week 10.

Drip irrigation systems are easy to set up and take the drudgery out of ensuring your trees get enough water. These systems are also affordable and easy to automate. Drip systems are also the most efficient way to water as there is no runoff—a [...]