To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Prime Jan" and "Prime Jim
Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 12:19:53 -0500
Some folks here in high elevation New Mexico seems to have had good luck under
their conditions which includes a short cool growing season, but hi intensity
Sun. Berries ripened, but productivity wasn't really tested.
Martha
Quoting Jim Fruth <jfruth@uslink.net>:
> I ordered/planted them (Prime Jan" and "Prime Jim) in 2005 and the green
> berries failed to develop by the time of our first frost, and we had a very
> late frost. Since many plants perform poorly in their first year of
> planting, I'll give them another season. The University of Minnesota
> Research Station reported they were/are disappointed with their planting. I
> just may grub them out and not wait for a second season and plant something
> there that I know will perform.
> --
>
> Jim Fruth
> Brambleberry Farm
> Pequot Lakes, MN
> www.bberryfarm.com
> Jams, Jellies and Syrups
>