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Kenho

By Kenho

Northumberland, United Kingdom

Just bought some sloeberry''s from a supermkt. only about 9/12 inches high, but well rooted. how long before I can expect to get them fruiting

Need them for the glug glug, [ sloe gin]




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Hard to answer as it depends so much on growing conditions etc. BUT, Sloes usually flower when they are about 5 years old given optimum condtions. Since they grow about a foot a year I would guess that yours are newly grown seedlings. So. I would think you have a long wait!

5 Jan, 2009

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