1)First About Savings Something From My Childhood
I'd love to carry on this family fruit tree that won't be around for too much longer. There's a variety of plum that my great grandfather brought over from Italy. I think it's called "Golden Drop". My grandfather has one (planted from a pit from my great grandfather's tree) in his
yard. That property may not be in the family for much longer.
I was wondering what the best way to carry on that tree. (I love those plums). Some people have told me that I can "make a cutting", which I assume is like cutting off a branch and planting it, but this aparently involves "rootstocks", which I know nothing about.
Option Number two would be to grow fruit from the pits and eventually transplant them into the ground. How old would the seedlings have to be before it's a good idea to transplant into the earth? Would I have to keep it inside during the winter, or could it winter outside?
Any advice what so ever would be appreciated, as I know little about such things.
2) I'm considering buying some dwarf or mini dwarf fruit
trees that could be planted in a pot. If I did this, how could I care for the soil? In my garden, I constantly am adding
compost. Would I add organic fertilizer?
Should I buy an organic potting mix? Would I keep this indoors during the winter or leave it out? What's the best
course?
Thanks,
Andrew