Suitable for... This method of pruning is suitable for old, overgrown apples and pears. Whenever pruning an overgrown tree, ideally do it in stages, over a number of years. Pruning back hard in one year only encourages excessive, vigorous and unfruitful growth.ulch renovated trees in the spring following pruning, and feed with a general balanced fertiliser such as Growmore (at 70g per sq m/2Â½oz per 10 sq ft) to encourage good regrowth. Hereâs how to prune two types of old fruit tree, firstly a typically overgrown, large tree, and secondly an old, stunted and gnarled tree.
How to dry and store onions for winter. The unpatented Soilman Onion Preservation Process, in steps: 1. Pull up onions. Leaving the stems on, pile them in a heap under glass/plastic for about 10 days.
Don't Cry for Me, Onions. We know. Just the thought of them brings tears to your eyes. But it doesn't have to be this way! When you cut onions, peel away the dry outer layers but avoid cutting into the root (flatter) end, where there's a concentration of eyewatering sulfuric compounds. Now you're cookin' (not cryin'). If you love onions as much as we do, read on for an easy primer. Buying In general, look for onions that are heavy for their size and free of blemishes. Storing Keep bunched scallions and leeks in the vegetable bin of your refrigerator and use within 4 days. All other types should be stored in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks. How to Use Them . 1. Red Onions