JOBS FOR THE MONTH
10 MINUTE JOBS
TRIM YOUNG FRUIT TREES
Check young fruit trees that are being grown as standards or half-standards and trim off any new shoots growing from the main trunk, flush back to the trunk. If left to grow all summer, they spoil the shape of the tree and use valuable energy.
WATER NEWLY PLANTED VEG
Keep an eye on newly planted vegetables to make sure that they are settling in and establishing. If the weather is warm and dry, water the soil around the roots to prevent the plants from drying out. This is best done early morning or in the evening.
PINCH OUT BROAD BEANS
When broad beans are in full flower pinch out the top few inches of the growing tip. This diverts the plant’s energy into pods of beans and it also helps to deter black bean aphids. The leafy tips are very tasty eaten raw or lightly steamed.
