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All the apples in cultivation are actually
varieties of the common Crab apple. They are probably the most
popular of all fruits in the home garden
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Apricots are cultivated like plums, with the exception of the fact that they are natural dwellers of dry soils.
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Cherries grow to perfection on the chalky hills of Kent, indicating
that their roots like to get down into very well-drained, chalky soil.
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Black currants are planted 5 ft. apart each way in soil which has been deeply dug and well manured.
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This is best grown in poor soil, such as gravel.
Mortar rubble or chalk should be freely added to garden soil before
planting.
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These are planted 5 ft. apart each way, like the currants. Gooseberries are not very particular about sunshine, and are very suitable for growing in gardens that are inclined to be shady.
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Grape vines are grown in the UK both outdoors and under glass. Those grown outdoors are usually regarded more as ornamental features of the garden than as fruit bearers
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Peaches require a sheltered corner of the
garden, and if they can be grown as wall fruits they are more likely to
succeed
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Pear blossom opens early, and is somewhat tender, so that if possible a position sheltered from east winds should be chosen.
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Plums are a very useful fruit for small gardens, but some varieties are very regular in fruiting while others are rather erratic.
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