Oddechový rádce o tom, jak pěstovat švestky – Pastrňák Jan (2024)

There are days in the year when I hear specific questions about growing plums," says the author. In spring, the questions are about the proper pruning - "how should I cut it so it doesn't dry out...?" - and about diseases - "I have those bananas again...!". In summer, the questions subside, as there is a feeling that we are "just waiting..." for the harvest. But as soon as the leaves fall from the trees, I hear instead - "where and how should I plant it..., which one is the best, and which one is good mainly for distilling...!". These delightful questions led the author to write a sort of relaxing guide on how to grow plums and sloes, so that every grower can quickly glance at it anytime and find out how best to care for their beloved trees. The guide is not intended for professional growers of hectare-sized fields, but for gardeners or smallholders and all those who love plums and want to have at least one useful tree in their garden instead of ornamental shrubs. Likewise, do not read this guide like a novel from start to finish, even though there was an effort to organize the book clearly. Do not hesitate to jump from one topic to another, as in orchard management everything intertwines, complements, and repeats without a proper sequence. Also, do not look for a specific preparation among the lines, which...