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Apple trees are susceptible to many diseases, and because pruning involves leaving open wounds from branch cuts, it's best to do so when the trees are dormant, says Ferguson. Waiting until winter ...
It is good organic rotation practice not to follow "like with like" and this rule applies to long lived trees as much as annual vegetables. In the case of temperate fruit trees, the "pomes and stones" rule for rotation should be observed- don't follow a "pome" fruit (with an apple-type core—apples, pears, medlar , quince ) with a tree from ...
In Michigan, apple trees cover 34,500 acres across 775 family-run farms in Michigan. The apples are also widely available at farm markets and cider mills across the state and in 12,000 retail ...
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A community apple orchard originally planted for productive use during the 1920s, in Westcliff on Sea (Essex, England), illustrating long neglected trees that have recently been pruned to renew their health and cropping potential. Fruit tree pruning is the cutting and removing of selected parts of a fruit tree.
Most apple trees in modern orchards are grafted on to dwarf or semi-dwarf trees planted at high density. They provide more fruit per unit of land, of higher quality, and reduce the danger of accidents by harvest crews working on ladders. Care must be taken when planting dwarf or semi-dwarf trees.
It is considered to be an "agricultural mecca" as its unique features make it one of the prime fruit-growing regions in the world. The area's deposits of fertile clay loam soils with excellent moisture holding qualities, elevation of greater than 800 feet (240 m), and its proximity to Lake Michigan; creates a unique climate and provides great soil and terrain for the growing of premium fruits ...
Michigan's fruit belt doesn't want to wake up too early Michigan grows 70% of America's tart cherries, and is the third-largest apple producer in the U.S., mostly along the "fruit belt" of the ...