President prunes do well on the sandy soils of Singer Farms in Appleton, New York. Photos by Melissa Hansen Jim Bittner has more options than most New York tree fruit growers. Singer Farms, located on the shores of Lake Ontario, can successfully grow a diversity of fruit, including sweet and tart cherries, peaches, plums, apricots, and apples. “My location and soils give me opportunities that others don’t have,” said Bittner, who is partner with Tom Singer in running Singer Farms in Appleton. The soils there are well drained, and the climate is favorable to stone and pome fruit production. But being […]