5 Beginner Gardening Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Fruit Trees

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  • čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
  • I wish I knew this when I first started growing fruit trees! If I knew the 5 things I share in this video I would have saved years of time and frustration. Learn from my mistakes and spend more time harvesting.
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  • @brothasky
    @brothasky Před 2 lety +2

    Honestly just clicked the video for the energy of the intro 😂🔥

  • @LauxWilson
    @LauxWilson Před 2 lety +79

    As a novice gardener, I cant tell you how invaluable your channel has been!!

    • @jamesprigioni
      @jamesprigioni  Před 2 lety +12

      Glad to hear that Plantpatootie! Me and Tuck don't want people making the same mistakes we have, we want people to spend as much time harvesting as possible

    • @lindaa2437
      @lindaa2437 Před rokem

      ​@@jamesprigioni do you have any videos on how and when to prune older fig trees?

  • @Ivy-ds9cx
    @Ivy-ds9cx Před 2 lety +158

    My 2 year old food garden is based completely on everything I’ve learned from you!! 💕

  • @GamingTeaParty
    @GamingTeaParty Před 2 lety +10

    I imagine James when he's in his sixties still coming into the videos with just as much energy and pep. Keep going, so that I may see this!

  • @gracewright7938
    @gracewright7938 Před 8 měsíci +2

    What a great video for someone who is barely starting to learn about fruit trees I inherited when I bought my house. TNX

  • @b.b.5705
    @b.b.5705 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I have about 14 trees in my yard that I need to get in check. This post has helped me so much. Thank you from Clearwater florida.

  • @TheMillennialGardener
    @TheMillennialGardener Před 2 lety +108

    I had something similar happen to me this season. I let my young satsuma overproduce last year, which bit me this year, because now it is going through an alternate bearing year where it only put fruit on half the tree. Thinning fruit trees is a really important practice. If you don’t do it, you’ll pay for it later.

    • @spark-sx8786
      @spark-sx8786 Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks. This part of the video was really helpful.

    • @Growmap
      @Growmap Před 2 lety +6

      Yes. Where I live, if you let a fruit tree overproduce one year it may be dead the next. All the fruit trees someone else planted here did that: lived a few years, had one huge harvest and then died before the next season. But it could also be that they had so much fruit trying to reproduce because they were dying from the soil being too much clay here.

    • @ccollins7325
      @ccollins7325 Před 2 lety +1

      Satsuma is in the citrus family they do not need thinning. They tend to self thin

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener Před 2 lety +7

      @@ccollins7325 most citrus do not self-thin adequately. All fruits self-thin to some extent, even pears, apples and peaches. If you want good fruit quality, you still need to thin on top of it. Fruit trees don’t care about how their fruit tastes. They produce fruits to reproduce. We are the ones that care about fruit quality, so for best results, we need to thin some in most cases.

    • @jlseagull2.060
      @jlseagull2.060 Před 2 lety +4

      @@TheMillennialGardener well said. That is my experience although my people argue with me. So….I just go ahead to thin secretly. When harvest time comes, they praise me for growing delicious fruits, still not knowing I did thinning. This way I save my headaches from unnecessary arguments.

  • @Gkrissy
    @Gkrissy Před 2 měsíci +1

    I am glad he shared his mistakes for us to learn from. I love how Tuck is fighting him and playing with him. It’s funny because I just planted a Santa Rosa tree but I actually love plums and they should do well in my southern hot /humid climate.

  • @CornerTalker
    @CornerTalker Před 2 lety +2

    3:07 disease resistance: Liberty Apple, William's Pride, Belmak

  • @LoraineGrant
    @LoraineGrant Před 3 měsíci +1

    I live in New Jersey and after watching your videos I am inspired by you to start growing fruit trees. I have 2 apple trees, grape vines and today I bought Japanese plum, combo cherry and peach. I hope one day you can visit and let me know what I can do to improve my garden. God blessings always!

  • @Dino55316
    @Dino55316 Před 2 lety +1

    Took a page from your playbook and dropped 10 yards of mulch on the S. side of my house; picking fruit trees right now. Thanks buddy!

  • @dexterking7662
    @dexterking7662 Před 2 lety +1

    This is why you have to look at different garden people and get an idea what they’re really talking about, and so far you have proven you’re the best good job

  • @mytigereyez
    @mytigereyez Před 8 měsíci +1

    I'm a a major newbie to backyard orchards and I cannot tell you how overwhelming it can seem with all of the books and videos. Your one video here was the BEST free information I've learned!! Now i'm going home after work to make sure the apple tree and peach tree I bought is disease resistant and actually what I planted. hahaha

  • @KYAg227
    @KYAg227 Před rokem +1

    With the coming food shortages you’re saving lives spreading knowledge!

  • @bloussant
    @bloussant Před rokem +1

    I searched 10 videos for these tips, and i finally got answers I was looking for in this 1 video. Thanks James!

  • @michaelalonzo7209
    @michaelalonzo7209 Před 2 lety +15

    Every video should be titled “masterclass to sustainability “ 👍🏽 There’s no better way to learn than to live/work through it !

  • @pinksky1467
    @pinksky1467 Před 2 lety +3

    So quality over quantity brings in the juiciest harvest. Great advice.

  • @Loonypapa
    @Loonypapa Před rokem +1

    With the kids out of the nest, I needed something other than a business to run. I now have three peach trees, a nectarine, a persimmon, two apples, three cherry, four grape vines, six blueberry bushes, nine blackberry, and an array of raised beds for veggies. Looking forward to some grandkids picking fruit, like my grandfather did for me. Thank you James.

  • @Rick-wi1bf
    @Rick-wi1bf Před 2 lety +56

    I appreciate you James and this Channel. I know you have heard this alot over the years, just started my first food forest and just got the wood chips down. You the man James stay doing what you are doing. Love me some Tuck also!!

  • @jjayneartworkx
    @jjayneartworkx Před rokem +2

    I'm on the west coast and I'll just say Mr Dave Wilson has it going on with his fruit trees...my 2 blueberries from his nursery produce wonderfully, and I have a dozen plants from different ones.

  • @yell6375
    @yell6375 Před 2 lety +2

    I don’t even understand why someone would dislike this! There’s no reason to dislike it!

    • @jamesprigioni
      @jamesprigioni  Před 2 lety +1

      Someone comes early and dislikes all the videos sometimes, not sure why but hey at least they are watching 🤣

    • @yell6375
      @yell6375 Před 2 lety

      @@jamesprigioni gotta get the views!

  • @jessicameyer7247
    @jessicameyer7247 Před 2 lety +32

    I've been watching a few gardening channels lately and gardeners are such genuinely happy people! I'm loving my garden and it is really rewarding. Great channel! Love your enthusiasm and knowledge!🤩🌻🥀

    • @CatherineShoresHMN
      @CatherineShoresHMN Před 2 lety +1

      Do you watch Becky on Acre Homestead???? She and this channel are my favorites!

    • @jessicameyer7247
      @jessicameyer7247 Před 2 lety +1

      @@CatherineShoresHMN I'll check it out! Thanks! 🥰🥀

    • @skLuke638
      @skLuke638 Před rokem

      A major plus for growers is that they experience more "grounding," which is so beneficial to the body, reducing build-up inflammation.
      Years ago, I read a story about the effects "city community gardening" had on kids. It relieved anxiety, stress, and aggressiveness. They became happier.

  • @lisamorgan9151
    @lisamorgan9151 Před 2 lety +4

    Can you please list a couple of reputable tree vendors? Thx🌱

  • @bvec97
    @bvec97 Před 2 lety +1

    Love you, love tuck, love gardening. Nothing but love!

  • @onchh3623
    @onchh3623 Před 2 lety +2

    What a great human being you are. Helping others.
    May you and Tuck prosper in your bountiful farm, forever.

  • @Shortcake39553
    @Shortcake39553 Před 2 lety +1

    Great tutorial James! Love your enthusiasm and techniques.

  • @zoeyround3747
    @zoeyround3747 Před 2 lety +2

    You have so much enthusiasm and energy! I love you experience and knowledge.

  • @mofumy
    @mofumy Před 2 lety +1

    Really nice to see how passionate you are about your trees! Great informative tips!

  • @bonafideslacker2626
    @bonafideslacker2626 Před 2 lety +1

    Your enthusiasm is fully putting me in a Gardening State!

  • @mariarea4851
    @mariarea4851 Před 2 lety +6

    Thanks for sharing your experiences over the years... Huge help for first timers !

  • @frankslovich7432
    @frankslovich7432 Před 2 lety +1

    Great information. I really appreciate your enthusiasm and practical knowledge!

  • @kimfindlay3500
    @kimfindlay3500 Před 2 lety +1

    Best video so far. Really appreciate the detailed video with specific hints

  • @brightbeautifuldays
    @brightbeautifuldays Před rokem

    All your videos are the best. I learn more from you than all other channels I have watched. Thank you!!

  • @AnthonyGarcia-se2yd
    @AnthonyGarcia-se2yd Před 2 lety

    Good looking out! I definitely needed this information, a thousand thank yous!

  • @DeirdreJ_AutomationArchitect

    Thanks for all your videos. I’m in NY and love that you’re in my zone too so it’s easy to follow what you teach and apply it to my area.

  • @CaroleMcDonnell
    @CaroleMcDonnell Před 2 lety +30

    Thank you. I have apple, cherry, plum, and haskap outside in the ground. I also have fig, avocado, pomegranate, in containers. I'm in zone 5, upstate ny. so i take my containers inside in the fall. Thanks for helping us with our plants.

    • @ericsmith8129
      @ericsmith8129 Před 2 lety

      Do you actually get fruit off the avocado and pomegranate trees in your zone?

    • @CaroleMcDonnell
      @CaroleMcDonnell Před 2 lety +3

      @@ericsmith8129 The pomegranate is a dwarf so i take it inside. Everything is on the enclosed porch now, transitioning from outside to the living room. That said, the pomegranate is two years old and tiny little poms are on it. I think i should've pruned it so the fruits would be bigger. Right now, they look like tiny little one-inch plums. The avocado just kinda popped up in two of my sweet potato containers. I threw the seeds in and voila. Will see what happens.

    • @ThatBackYardLifeHWGAC
      @ThatBackYardLifeHWGAC Před 2 lety +1

      These videos help so much👋🏽in zone5 as well fellow gardener growing the same trees & trying banana blood orange kumquats this year.24 in containers only my 5yr old pear tree in the ground,can’t wait til spring got 10 trees indoors til may 🥺🤗happy harvesting

    • @yourlocalscribe948
      @yourlocalscribe948 Před rokem

      Haskap!? I need that where did you get the seeds for it!?

    • @CaroleMcDonnell
      @CaroleMcDonnell Před rokem

      @@yourlocalscribe948 i get plants. Online stores or Amazon. Make sure you get plants that are good matches for each other if you want them to actually bear fruits.

  • @northeasthardytropicals541
    @northeasthardytropicals541 Před 2 lety +12

    This kind of video is so helpful for gardeners of all skill levels. Sharing experience both good and bad is invaluable. Very well done

  • @mellyg8872
    @mellyg8872 Před 2 lety +3

    Yes this was a great video and very informative. I love learning from you! Tuck ❤️❤️

  • @jeanstewart4558
    @jeanstewart4558 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for making your information easy to understand. Love your channel.

  • @charleencnossen9930
    @charleencnossen9930 Před 2 lety +1

    I sure did get a lot of value from this video! Thank you!!! I purchased my first 5 bare root tree this year!

  • @renaldowilliams3671
    @renaldowilliams3671 Před 2 lety +7

    I started watching your channel about a year ago and I feel like we’re good friends even though I’ve never met you lol you’re just a great guy all around and your attitude and knowledge has kept me going strong now I’m running out of room on my patio with tomatoes onions strawberries different pepper varieties and even a couple fruit trees from pit seed 😎 I only grow from seed based on your advice and it’s made a huge difference I’ve been having frequent harvest about every 1-2weeks which provides me and my wife with the best fresh vegetables. Much Love from California 🤘

  • @CindDJo
    @CindDJo Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks James! You answered some questions that I've had for years. I've been reluctant to plant fruit trees because I've seen many "bad" trees in people's yards and I didn't know the cause was avoidable mistakes. I might reconsider growing fruit trees in my garden in the future. You and Tuck always inspire me.

  • @craigmetcalfe1749
    @craigmetcalfe1749 Před 2 lety +5

    Hey Team Tuck! I used to think your harvest videos were the greatest but now I enjoy your taste tests the best. If it's good enough for Team Tuck, it's good enough for me. Cheers!

  • @wanthakanpitima3839
    @wanthakanpitima3839 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello from Thailand thank you for sharing.You are hard working person and happy 😊😊😁😁😁

  • @dfu1685
    @dfu1685 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you so much for taking the time to put all of this together for us to Learn. Such Appreciation for your labors!
    Cheers.

  • @jetw9522
    @jetw9522 Před 2 lety +2

    Love the energy you put in every video! ❤

  • @patricksant3533
    @patricksant3533 Před 2 lety +1

    Always so good at explaining and teaching. Thanks

  • @robertsabre49
    @robertsabre49 Před 2 lety

    JP, I've been following you for quite a while now and I'll say that you're very good at what you love,,,,,,, and getting better as time goes on,,,,,,thnx,this was excellent.

  • @lynettetucker5236
    @lynettetucker5236 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks again James &Tuck great information on the fruit trees today

  • @deborahfont8697
    @deborahfont8697 Před 2 lety +1

    James, such excellant advice. Thank you so much. Some peoples failures are others rewards

  • @0524laicheung
    @0524laicheung Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks Jame. You are so great telling us what needs to be done correctly towards fruit trees care.
    Our 2 apple trees suck every year. We noticed they've got lava and bugs with them this year.
    You are really our apple tree doctor. Thanks again.

  • @borracho-joe7255
    @borracho-joe7255 Před 2 lety +1

    Your timing is impeccable! Peace from Los Angeles!

  • @CrazyCanuckFitness
    @CrazyCanuckFitness Před 2 lety

    I'm new to growing fruit trees so I truly appreciate you sharing the information

  • @scottindestin4292
    @scottindestin4292 Před 2 lety +1

    Huge amount of great info. I always learn a lot from you. Thanks.

  • @cherylbibbee2143
    @cherylbibbee2143 Před 2 lety +1

    Dude! i Love this and love you! Keep growin on to keep us newbies growing on!

  • @fordfalcao9061
    @fordfalcao9061 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks James, appreciate the advice from your learnings. thanks again.

  • @sylvestergarcia2705
    @sylvestergarcia2705 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for helping us with our plants.

  • @katblyth8153
    @katblyth8153 Před 2 lety

    Wow! That is fantastic information, a lot of which I had not heard before despite all my research. Thank you so much.

  • @casimiralexander
    @casimiralexander Před rokem

    Thank you! For this! I was struggling with brown rot, and want to keep my garden organic. You educated me immensely with this video. Graci!

  • @spacechimp5141
    @spacechimp5141 Před 2 lety +1

    I just love your little dog following you around.

  • @gracecunningham7441
    @gracecunningham7441 Před rokem

    Perfect and glad you were so thorough - the best!!!

  • @dkd643
    @dkd643 Před rokem

    Oh my goodness, I'm addicted to your channel. You have an amazing way of explaining everything. So thankful I found your channel!

  • @sithanakase7642
    @sithanakase7642 Před 2 lety +3

    I've been waiting for this realy have failed with all my fruit trees

    • @jamesprigioni
      @jamesprigioni  Před 2 lety +2

      They are not easy to grow my friend, but I have found these 5 things to make a HUGE difference for me

  • @rf7788
    @rf7788 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for slowing down the video! It made it very helpful to retain and comprehend what you were saying

  • @annc2965
    @annc2965 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the information. I've been trying to figure out how to save my trees. The rot info was very helpful!

  • @davidwormleighton2839
    @davidwormleighton2839 Před 2 lety

    Hi James this has just come at the right time as I was wondering how to thin out my new fruit trees, love your enthusiasm, keep up the great videos and stay safe, David from London 👍👍

  • @waterisgold
    @waterisgold Před 2 lety +8

    Much love tuck and James🌱🌾♥️🙏

    • @jamesprigioni
      @jamesprigioni  Před 2 lety +2

      Much love Jessica, me and Tuck appreciate the positivity you share

  • @Growmap
    @Growmap Před 2 lety

    Thank you. This is the best overview of tips for successfully growing fruit trees that I've seen. (And I watch a lot of videos and research all the time.)

  • @losangelesfigforest
    @losangelesfigforest Před rokem +1

    Love the amazingly generous amount of information that you give out. Thanks a million :)

  • @susanjordan2130
    @susanjordan2130 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you James and Yuk.

  • @TheGrowUpChannel
    @TheGrowUpChannel Před 2 lety +1

    I genuinely love your channel 😅❤ you're so energetic but great at teaching people.. 👏

  • @gardenanswerprogram5656
    @gardenanswerprogram5656 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing a good video this morning.

  • @carollampart6505
    @carollampart6505 Před 2 lety +4

    As a novice gardener this is my favourite channel, I love watching Tuck especially, I love him. I made nearly all those mistakes James with my fruit trees and its taken 3 to 4 years to get any fruit, ordered a variety ie, plum, pear, apple, desert and cooking, and cherry but all turned out to be apple!! and one not fruited yet?? The information you shared is really useful and easy to understand thank you. I live in the UK in the Midlands which is around zone 8. Particularly useful info regarding thinning fruit and pruning. Thanks again. 😊

  • @leahhicks1162
    @leahhicks1162 Před 2 lety +3

    Sweet James. I can’t wait for spring! I’ve ordered 8 fruit trees after watching your last few videos. Thx for sharing all your knowledge so freely & with such joy!

    • @JigmeChhimi
      @JigmeChhimi Před 2 lety +1

      A good places to get trees that James is talking about

  • @JeanHudson2022
    @JeanHudson2022 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks James always such great information in a awesome teaching form. And Tuck is the icing on the cake. Thanks for sharing him with us

  • @mariabeaulieu3732
    @mariabeaulieu3732 Před 2 lety +2

    Killing me with those gorgeous apples! Thanks for the tips!

  • @vernagutierrez7794
    @vernagutierrez7794 Před 2 lety +1

    Appreciate you sharing your successes and hiccups along your journey! I cannot wait to put these lessons into action and get my Food Forrest going!! We’ve done a little in our back yard but we bought some raw land about a year ago that we plan to create our Food Forrest in soon! We have planted some things in our current back yard that we can propagate and move.

  • @douglasperkins6062
    @douglasperkins6062 Před rokem

    I really enjoy your videos, they have showed where I made my mistakes concerning fruit trees

  • @TheJoyfulMom
    @TheJoyfulMom Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for these tips! I am getting ready to plant fruit trees so this was super helpful!

  • @myriampedersen4162
    @myriampedersen4162 Před 2 lety

    I'm so glad I came across your video because I learned so much. I don't have fruit trees yet but when I do I will be better prepared.

  • @gracegood3661
    @gracegood3661 Před rokem +2

    Been watching you for years James... we purchased one hectare here in New Zealand and have started to build our new home. Over last two years planted hundreds of fruit and nuts tree, most raised in our backyard. Just want to say your bloody inspiration and thanks.

  • @carmelitasabugo
    @carmelitasabugo Před 2 lety

    I was watching your other video tapping snot all the food forest food and those apples, you were so excited. I kept waiting for you to bite into one of those apples!!! I have fruit trees that are crazy. Thank you for the videos!! I always enjoy watching!

  • @Pamfriend
    @Pamfriend Před 12 dny

    Thank you so much for all the info! I really needed this for my apple, plums, sour cherry trees, etc.. Very grateful for all the valuable info. Keep up the good videos, work, and ♥️Tucker!

  • @7bpotager8
    @7bpotager8 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for the great advice. Love your channel (and Tuck)!

  • @martajvond
    @martajvond Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the great info. Love watching your show.

  • @thegingerallotment7413

    Superb information presented in a way I can actually take in the info! I’ve just inherited a small orchard with badly maintained fruit trees and no idea where to start so this is really helpful 😊

  • @barbaraperry2796
    @barbaraperry2796 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent info! Thanks.

  • @qeo8946
    @qeo8946 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video James!

  • @antoinettegainous4883
    @antoinettegainous4883 Před 2 lety

    This was an excellent video. You're the BEST. THANKS.

  • @kevintheweedman
    @kevintheweedman Před 2 lety +1

    I wrote everything down. We will be planting fruit trees in the spring. Thank you!!

  • @gpabui5256
    @gpabui5256 Před 2 lety

    Thanks James. Your video is so helpful ♥️♥️

  • @idealassets
    @idealassets Před rokem

    I'm so glad that you post this info. I got interested & this season so far planted 2 new cherry & 3 plum trees. I need to get good advice. So far so good. My area is filled with master gardeners, but nearly zero fruit tree growers other than a few crabapple & apple. I will add an apple last when I make space for it.

  • @astatine0085
    @astatine0085 Před 2 lety

    thanks for this! You saved me a ton of time waiting for seeds to grow into unknown (and full sized) with your fruit tree vids.

  • @RoyHolder
    @RoyHolder Před 2 lety +5

    Thanks James, I need to thin my peach tree that's just finished blooming and the fruit is forming. Cheers for the information! Give Tuck an ear rub for me! 👍👍👍

  • @TheDruidsDen
    @TheDruidsDen Před 2 lety +1

    This is a huge help, thank you! ♥️

  • @aaaruelas396
    @aaaruelas396 Před rokem +1

    i'm learning so much! thank you so much!

  • @donaldboyett7682
    @donaldboyett7682 Před 2 lety +1

    Been there, done that, and have the t-shirt. I started my orchard in 2015 and made all the beginner mistakes. But I have educated myself since then and have become a master gardener through our LSU extension office and now I advise people on fruit trees. Hopefully I can help some avoid the pitfalls that comes with being an uninformed beginner. Good information you have provided.

  • @Jo-xf4nt
    @Jo-xf4nt Před 2 lety +1

    Hey James, I like you a few years ago learned the hard way about company's not sending what you'd ordered. That's when I started only ordering from company's I'd researched and found reliable. Great tips, I'm saving this video for future reference. Thank you for all you do and I can't get enough of little Tuck! ❤

  • @tamararoberts9307
    @tamararoberts9307 Před 2 lety +1

    Very educational, great advice and tips 👍

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    @aring.6307 Před rokem

    Trying these tips this spring!