Saturday, October 23, 2010

HAVE YOU TRIED THE FUYU PERSIMMON YET?



If you've never eaten a Fuyu persimmon, you have got to come by and pick one from one of our trees and try it.  It's nothing like the wild persimmon we all got tricked into biting into when we were a kid.

The Fuyu persimmon has the texture and taste of a firm, slightly sweet apple.  They are best when eaten slightly green because they get sweeter as they ripen.  

Everyone that has ever tried a Fuyu persimmon has bought a tree,  but we don't put any pressure on you if you are not interested in purchasing one.

Google the Fuyu persimmon and read the benefits of the fruit.  It's full of essential nutrients.

THE PERFECT TIME TO PLANT

This is the perfect time to start planting any of the trees, shrubs, and perennials.  Planting now gives the plant time to establish it's root system before it starts putting out new growth in the spring.  The plant is able to concentrate on getting established during the winter which gives it a much better chance to thrive in the coming years.

During the winter, plants are growing underground even though you don't see any growth above ground.  With a well-established root system plants are much more tolerant of the long, hot, dry summers we have.  With the summers we have been having in the past few years, that is a big plus...........less watering!  It is during the second year that you begin to see the most rapid growth.

The weather is beautiful so come out and see our selection of fruit trees, shade trees, shrubs and perennials.  We look forward to seeing you!