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Apples for North DakotaApples on tree

Apple is the #1 fruit grown by gardeners in North Dakota. The following are some of the best cultivars for our state.
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Ten Steps for Growing Apples in North DakotaApple

Tips on selecting varieties, planting, pruning, training, and harvesting apples are presented in Ten Steps for Growing Apples in North Dakota. Special tips on growing apples near the Canadian border are presented in Ten Steps for Growing Apples in Northern North Dakota.  


Apricots for North DakotaApricots on branch

Apricots are loved for their delicate blossoms in spring and their golden fruits in summer. Apricot trees bloom very early so keep them out of frost pockets and plant them in a protected site. Here are some more tips and the recommended cultivars for North Dakota.  Read more.


Crabapple Fruits for North DakotaCrabapples

The tart flavor of crabapple makes it popular for canning and in making jellies. This fruit is grown just like apples. Here are some tips and recommended cultivars for gardeners in North Dakota.  Read more.


Cherry Plums for North DakotaCherry plums

Cherry plums were developed to survive the extreme weather of the northern Great Plains. They are extremely hardy (Zone 3), resist drought, and will bear fruit after one to two years. Here are some tips and recommended cultivars for gardeners in North Dakota.  Read more.


Pears for North DakotaRipening fruit

Pears are one of the most delicious fruits you can grow in your backyard. The fruits are great for fresh eating and canning. Keys to success in growing pears include selecting hardy cultivars, training the branches to avoid upright growth, and monitoring for fire blight. Read more.


Raspberries for North DakotaRaspberries

Raspberry is a popular fruit that is easy to grow in North Dakota. Plant both summer- and fall-bearing types to extend your harvest. Here are some tips and recommended cultivars for gardeners in North Dakota.  Read more.


Black Currants: Once a Forbidden Fruit  YouTube logoBlack currants

Once banned for spreading disease among pines, black currants are gaining popularity for their special flavors and nutritional qualities.
Presentation summary. Annual updates and production notes.


Growing "Blueberries" in North Dakota  YouTube logoHaskaps

Blueberries struggle in our alkaline soils and cold winters. Grow Canadian haskaps instead. These blue-fruited honeysuckles thrive in North Dakota and are delicious.
Read more.  Haskap and honeyberry sources.  

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