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Harmful Insects: Fruit fly alert

Pest Control / /

Fruit flies are the primary cause of global fruit spoilage. They lay eggs in developing fruits, which appear as rotten with maggots in ripe fruits. The insects target fruits like guava, mango, apple, and more but spare some like raspberries and figs. Effective control measures include traps and extermination of infected fruits. Synchronized community efforts and consistent year-round surveillance are crucial for successful prevention.

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Spring and Dry Summer Gardening Priorities Part 2: Fruit Thinning

Fruit thinning / /

Fruit thinning is a critical process in orchard management that’s often overlooked by backyard gardeners. It results in larger, higher-quality fruit by reducing the competition for nutrients and preventing damage caused by overcrowding. Naturally spaced commercial fruit varieties need less thinning, making them suitable for small gardens maintained by part-time gardeners. Thinned fruits can be composted or preserved if large enough.

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Fruit thinning

Spring and Dry Summer Gardening Priorities Part 1

Post-winter Gardening Priorities / /

Post-winter gardening activities make an orchard resilient and productive till the rainy season’s end. Activities include controlling pests, increasing watering, enriching soil, mulishing, transplanting, and pruning, among others. Increased care should be taken during higher temperatures as plants require more hydration and nutrients. Soils should be amended periodically and mulching should be frequent to retain soil moisture and improve plant survival during droughts.

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Post-winter Gardening Priorities
August spring harvest collection

Spring and Summer Gardening in the Subtropics!

Harvesting ripe fruits / /

Harvesting ripe fruits is critical during specific seasons to allow trees to focus on new buds and not diminish fruit quality. As temperatures increase, various fruits such as pomelos, pepinos, and oranges ripen; it’s essential not to leave them too long to avoid drying out. Preferable moments to harvest include morning and evening to avoid overripening.

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Harvesting ripe fruits
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Winter gardening in the subtropics / /

Citrus trees flourish in subtropical climates and need minimal care, but must be adequately watered and composted. Disease control and pest prevention are essential. Mild winter temperatures in central southern Africa permit many fruits to continue to ripen. Home-growing allows for the creation of nutrient-rich drinks, mixing fruits like ginger, pomelo, and pineapple, beneficial during flu season.

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Winter gardening in the subtropics
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