Fruit Hill Farm Blog
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'Fruit Hill Farm' was founded in 1988 as a commercial organic market garden growing soft fruit and vegetables. Location and crops inspired the name 'Fruit Hill Farm'. It was one of few certified organic holdings in West Cork.
Fruit Hill Farm Blog
2M ago
When it comes to creating a garden that radiates effortless beauty year after year, naturalising flower bulbs are a gardener's best friend ..read more
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2M ago
As the leaves turn brilliant shades of orange and red, and the air becomes crisp, it's a sure sign that pumpkin season is upon us ..read more
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2M ago
Garlic enjoys a long growing season, it's best planted in the Autumn months however it can be planted with good results all the way up till Christmas and Late Planting varieties such as; Flavor, Cledor, Printanor, can be planted from January - March ..read more
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3M ago
Fermentation is an anaerobic process in which microorganisms like yeast and bacteria break down starches and sugars into organic acids, gases or alcohol. Lacto Fermentation is the type used to ferment most foods ..read more
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4M ago
Dehydration is a preserving method that removes moisture from food to inhibit the growth of micro-organisms such as mould, yeast and bacteria ..read more
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5M ago
Although not a new idea, the use of green manures, cover crops, and catch crops has gained momentum in recent years as a powerful tool for regenerating soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and promoting sustainable farming systems ..read more
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6M ago
Prevention is the foundation of organic pest and disease control. By implementing proactive measures, you can reduce the risk of infestations and keep your plants healthy. ..read more
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8M ago
Although onions can be grown from seed or transplants, growing from sets is definitely the easiest way to ensure a high yielding crop. Sets will typically take about 100 days tp produce decent bulbs ..read more
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11M ago
As part of our 30 year celebration we’d like to highlight some of the manufacturers and products we’ve been proudly selling since the beginning ..read more
Fruit Hill Farm Blog
11M ago
To celebrate 30 years of helping people grow organic, we are looking back at how it all began and what has changed over the years ..read more