Fruit Gardening in the Landscape Many homeowners new to Texas ask which fruits they can grow and why the crops they grew back home aren't abundant here. This publication is designed to give homeowners a brief overview of the fruits that grow well in Texas and the problems that may be encountered with certain others. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive or commercial guide; instead, it is an introduction for homeowners interested in getting started in fruit gardening. Home fruit culture can be a very demanding but very satisfying enterprise. In the following pages, you will find information on selecting the best varieties for your area, properly managing the trees and plants and controlling problems.

Fruit Gardening in Texas
Apples Blackberries Blueberries Chestnuts Figs Grapes Jujubes	Loquats Peaches, Nectarines And Plums (Stone Fruits) Pears Pecans Persimmons Pistachios Pomegranates	Raspberries Strawberries Tropical And Subtropical Fruits Walnuts Problem Types
Selecting the Best Variety by Region

Climate	Managing Fruit Crops	Controlling Problems
Winter Temperatures Rainfall	Propagation Plant Nutrition Choosing A Fertilizer Water Requirements Training And Pruning Harvesting	Insects Major Pecan Pests Diseases Disease Prevention Weeds Pest Controls For Home Use

Climate | Managing Fruit Crops | Controlling Problems
Fruit Gardening Index

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