Fruit certification schemes Flashcards
1
Q
what are the two grades of health for fruit trees?
A
SS - special stock
A stock - adequate for the domestic gardener
2
Q
what does it mean if you buy a plant that is certified?
A
it is healthy
true to type
good results
costs more
assured quality
will have been grown under a DEFRA scheme so should be virus/pest free, good vigour and healthy.
Growers are inspected annually
Plants are grown in isolation
3
Q
what trees do the certificates apply to?
A
apples
pears
plums
cherry
strawberry
raspberry
gooseberry
