Re: [apple-crop] ledge in tall spindle planting
Michael: Thanks for the reply. What we have hit is granite ledge, which is non poundable. I think the boring machine will be needed. Frank Carlson From: apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net [mailto:apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net] On Behalf Of Michael Vaughn Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 1:27 PM To: Apple-crop discussion list Subject: Re: [apple-crop] ledge in tall spindle planting FrANKLYN, I have a 4 acre planting that has a layer locally called a Hardpackthat occurs about 12 to 18 inches down. I used a skid steer with a hydraulic Ram for pounding/driving posts. I drove 5-6 treated southern pine posts 4 feet down with little trouble. Beside the End posts/anchors there is another post every 30 ft or so. In between the posts I planted 10 to 11 Tall spindle trees all secured to 4 layers of High tensile wire spaced every 2 ft. This anchoring has been in the ground for 4 years now and is quite stable. On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 10:20 AM, Frank Carlson fcarl...@carlsonorchards.com wrote: We are inquiring if anyone else has hit unexpected ledge in anchoring a tall spindle planting? We are hitting it 18inches down, surely not enough to anchor a post in the soil. One idea we have is to drill a 13/4 inch hole in the ledge and put a 12 foot galv steel fence post in, but it is only good for every other one because of its strength to bend when you use more than one. Experience or ideas ? Thanks, Frank Bruce Carlson Franklyn W. Carlson, Pres. Carlson Orchards, Inc. 115 Oak Hill Road P.O.Box 359 Harvard, MA. 01451 617-968-4180 cell 978-456-3916 office ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop -- Michael D. Vaughn Owner / Manager Pie-In-the-Sky Orchards ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop
Re: [apple-crop] Best electric fencing materials - Deer
We installed 31/2 miles of 8 foot high tensil woven wire 4 years ago, and stopped our 4 legged friends from almost putting us out of business. It was done by a fence contractor using a post pounder, and we have not had deer get in . Now there is a nice path around the outside, and we often see them watching us. The fall before the installation it was not unusual for us to count 3 herds of 20 -25 in each herd in the early evening around town. A bedroom town with no hunting allowed, and our deer population exploded. Best investment we made to grow new orchards. Frank Carlson Franklyn W. Carlson, Pres. Carlson Orchards, Inc. 115 Oak Hill Road P.O.Box 359 Harvard, MA. 01451 617-968-4180 cell 978-456-3916 office From: apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net [mailto:apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net] On Behalf Of Michael Vaughn Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 2:58 PM To: Apple-crop discussion list Subject: Re: [apple-crop] Best electric fencing materials - Deer I use 8ft tall High tensil Dear fence with graduated twisted blocks (small rectangles at the bottom and progressively larger until waste height) with great success. The fence has been in for 4 years now and not one Deer has breached or jumped it. The Turkeys get in but have difficulty figuring out how to exit. Electricity has not been necessary. 2011/12/22 Fleming, William w...@montana.edu I use high tensile wire, the same type used for trellises. Eight wires 10-12 apart, 50' between 4 diameter posts with very well anchored corners. Works excellent, the deer have no problem seeing the wire and it only takes getting shocked once to teach them a lifetime lesson. Bill Fleming Montana State University Western Ag Research Center Corvallis, Montana -Original Message- From: apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net [mailto:apple-crop-boun...@virtualorchard.net] On Behalf Of Mark Angermayer Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 9:43 AM To: apple-crop@virtualorchard.net Subject: [apple-crop] Best electric fencing materials - Deer I'd like to put up some electric fence to discourage deer and have some questions on the type of wire. My understanding is the poor visibility of standard electric fence wire is not optimum for deer. Electric fence tape is more visible but catches a good bit of wind, and we get a lot of that here. I've spoken with a wildlife expert and he indicated electric rope is now being recommended for deer. However, there are a ton of options for electric rope. I'd like something that has minimal sag and a long life. Something like this 1/8 rope would seem to fit the bill http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=26db629c-952b-40e8-88be-7f226 9d659e6 but I don't know if it would have high enough visibility for deer. They make a 1/4 rope that would be more visible. Anyone using any of these electric rope products? Mark Angermayer Tubby Fruits Bucyrus KS ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop -- Michael D. Vaughn Owner / Manager Pie-In-the-Sky Orchards ___ apple-crop mailing list apple-crop@virtualorchard.net http://virtualorchard.net/mailman/listinfo/apple-crop
Apple-Crop: brown rot on nectarines
We seem to have a brown rot problem in our JuneGlo nectarines. Has anyone had any experience in going in and cutting out the terminal growth tips which have an infected fruit and shows dieback looking like fireblight on apples? Also, does the brown rot fungus get into the wood? Frank Carlson Carlson Orchards, Inc. Harvard, MA. 01451
Apple-Crop: Tank liners
Hello all: Looking for some info on FDA approved spray liners for packing tanks. If anyone has had some experience we would appreciate some feed back. Thanks, Frank Carlson Carlson Orchards, Inc. Harvard, MA
RE: Apple-Crop: ladders in pick your own
Tommy: We do not allow ladders or poles of any kind. We also try to pick the tops and even spot pick the bottoms of some varieties for the wholesale carriage trade. We do not allow climbing to the best of our ability. We have a mix of large, older M7 to Bud 9. Frank Carlson Carlson Orchards, Inc. Harvard, MA -Original Message- From: apple-crop@virtualorchard.net [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tommy and Sandy Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 2:00 AM To: Apple-Crop Subject: Apple-Crop: ladders in pick your own We are allowing people to pick their own apples for the last couple of years. We didn't start out as a pick your own orchard and we have larger trees, 111, 7, and some larger 26's. In the past we have not allowed ladders or climbing trees. I was wondering if any other pick your own orchards allowed ladders either supplying them to people or allowing them to bring their own. Also if ladders are allowed how much more insurance do you have to carry. Has anyone had any bad claims because of ladders. Thanks for responding. Tommy Bruguiere Dickie Bros. Orchard Roseland, Va
