Homegrown Fruit: A Practical guide

Description

Title: Homegrown Fruit: A Practical guide
Author: Irvine, Kath
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 30/09/2025
Imprint: K & J PUBLISHING
ISBN: 9780473714338

Homegrown Fruit: A Practical Guide, by Kath Irvine is an inspiring, accessible book, perfect for beginners setting up a new orchard, busy people who want homegrown fruit without the fuss and seasoned growers seeking deeper knowledge.
Jason and Kath have 25 years of experience designing and managing home orchards in a diversity of environments across Aotearoa. The book focuses on creating a healthy set-up and selecting well-suited varieties. From this solid foundation, fruit trees flourish, care is easy, there are fewer pests and diseases, and most importantly, growing is fun!


Simple, practical, low cost set-up.
Simple, tried and true planning methods that cater to the home grower. Plus sample plans of orchards in different climates, and in both urban and lifestyle settings.
Covers the key basics of tree anatomy and the lifecycle of fruit trees so that people understand their trees.
A detailed catalogue of deciduous, evergreen and subtropical fruits to help people choose varieties best suited to their place.
Measures to support every decision – warmth, hardiness, chilling hours for choosing fruit trees, fertility measures for assessing health, and measures to assess tree vigour and tree health to support ongoing care.