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.
Refrigeration is only necessary when trying to extend the shelf life of sweet or mild onion varieties with high water content, but be sure to use a low humidity setting, they must be kept dry. 1  Whole peeled onions should be refrigerated after purchasing. 2  Cut onions can be stored in a sealed container for up to 7 days.