Friday, 7 August 2009

"Cherry ripe"....

Most tree seeds are only ready to collect in autumn. However there are a couple of exceptions, including Elm, Aspen and here as shown Wild Cherries (or Gean). These are on their way to being ripe and can be collected in July/August, when they turn red like the larger cultivated cherries. You may have to take them before fully ripe so that you get to them before the birds do. They then need to be stored for the winter to be planted in spring.

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