Introduction:

Watch the introductory video from Jay Dampier, Outreach Program Manager for the Extension Horticulture Program.

Whether you have an interest in growing fruit crops or no desire at all, this module can give you appreciation about the amount of work involved in growing fruit. Most fruit crops require extra care and special attention to be truly productive. Wisconsin’s short growing season and cold winters mean some fruit crops can’t be grown at all and others can be grown only when specific cultivars are selected. This section describes basic recommended cultural practices for common small fruit and tree fruit crops in Wisconsin.

As you read through the material and watch the videos, think about any fruit you may have grown in your yard, are considering growing, or that you enjoy eating! Under Supplemental Materials you will find additional videos on four different fruits. While you may find them helpful to watch especially if you have an interest in growing each fruit, they are not required. Many of these videos are under four minutes long. The Practice activity included in this section will help reinforce some important lessons for this chapter.

Objectives:

After completing the reading in the manual, online module, and class activities, you will:

• Identify the factors to consider when selecting fruit crops and cultivars;
• Define and give examples of pollenizer and pollinator.

Read:

Chapter 15: Fruits, Pages 271-289

Watch:

• Presenter: Mike Maddox, Master Gardener Outreach Program Manager.
• FYI: This video were created for Master Gardener Volunteer Training and is used with permission for Foundations in Horticulture.
• There is one required video, for a total view time of approximately 5 minutes.

Practice:

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Supplemental Materials:

UW Fruit Program – provides news articles, events, home grower guides and other resources about growing fruit in Wisconsin.

Home Fruit Cultivars for Southern Wisconsin

Home Fruit Cultivars for Northern Wisconsin

Supplemental Videos:

• Presenter: Brian Smith, Professor of Horticulture, UW-River Falls.
• FYI: These videos were created for Master Gardener Volunteer Training and are used with permission for Foundations in Horticulture.
• There are 42 supplemental videos that discuss specifics about growing Apples, Grapes, Strawberries, and Raspberries.

Apples

Grapes

Strawberries

Raspberries