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Fruit Garden in June
 
Week 23   3rd - 9th

Weed Strawberry plants and protect them from pests

Control weeds around Plum trees by shallow hoeing.

Week 24   10th-16th

Thin Grape bunches.

Peaches; Check for signs of drying out and water as necessary.

Summer prune Red & White currants.

Week 25   17th-23rd

Thin out fruit on peach trees to increase fruit size and quality.

Check Black & Red currants for aphids.

Ensure strawberry bird nets are secure.

Week 26   24th-30th

Spray Blackberries & Raspberries 

Feed Peach trees 

Thin Pears if necessary

Fit scarers in Plum trees to reduce fruit damage by birds.

Apply a systemic fungicide to deter mildew on Apple tree

 
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