Van den Ende: What are the problems with branches?
The haphazard complexity of these branched apple trees on Tatura trellis make management and productivity of trees difficult. (Courtesy
Van den Ende and Tisdall: Keep phytophthora out of your orchard
This ‘plant destroyer’ fungus thrives in wet soils.
Be aware of shortcomings with Malling 9 rootstock
High summer temperatures and shallow soils can adversely affect canopy development and yield.
Don’t invest in unwanted shoot growth
With spring approaching in the Northern Hemisphere, a new season for orchardists starts with flowers, new leaves and shoots — and much anxiety.
Why gaps are money losers
The quicker you fill the space on a trellis, the more sunlight is captured in the canopy.
110+ bins of Bartlet pears per acre
Results from Bartlett pears grown on Tatura trellis in Australia
Manage pears for higher yields
An experiment demonstrates how to increase yields of close-planted Bartlett pear trees by changing tree management, not the rootstock.
Six steps to good orchard site preparation
It’s important to prepare your surface soil the right way before planting.
Good to Know: Maintain good soil structure
Weed mulch plus gypsum keep surface soil soft, permeable, and well-aerated