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Prop up branches of fruit trees that are threatening to break under increasing weight of ripening fruit.
If your apple or pear trees have dead branches with leaves still clinging to the twigs, they may have fire blight. This bacterium is best controlled by pruning. When making cuts, prune at least eight inches below the dead part of the twig and dip shears in a 10 percent bleach solution between cuts to prevent transmitting the disease to healthy wood. Also avoid excessive fertilizing with nitrogen in the spring as succulent new wood is more susceptible to fire blight bacteria.
To determine if an apple is ready to pick, hold it up and give it a twist. If it resists, let it ripen a few more days.
To reduce the number of pests on your fruit tree for the coming year, pick up and destroy all fallen fruit. Worms hide in the fallen fruit, then pupate in the soil They will be ready to lay eggs the next year.
Anyone needing information on the above tips or with gardening questions should call the Rappahannock Extension Office at 675-3619.
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