About this episode

Randall Vos discusses how to select the best cultivars for planting fruit in your garden.

Spring is the perfect time to start planting fruit trees, bushes, vines and brambles. While it may take some time before you can enjoy the fruits of your labor, choosing the right cultivars can make all the difference in creating a successful home harvest. Randall Vos, an Iowa State University Extension horticulture specialist, talks about how to select the best cultivars for your garden.

People in this episode

Guest: Randall Vos

Topics covered

• fruit trees
• planting
• cultivars
• home harvest
• horticulture

Keywords

• fruit trees
• bushes
• vines
• brambles
• cultivars
• home garden
• horticulture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Iowa State University Extension

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