Re: [Apple-Crop] Soil Anchors

I am in the 8th year of 3 year staggered planting growth of a Tall Spindle Apple Orchard. The Planted Area is about 2.5 acres containing 1750 trees. As a first time grower in a VERY windy/blustery location, I did not want to deal with movement or collapse. Hence I chose 14ft long treated Yellow

Re: [Apple-Crop] To head, or not to head: that is the tall spindle question.

Doug, I'm in my 10th yr. of Tall spindle. I planted 1600 over two years and had many of the same "problems" you describe with Feathers. Many of my early trees were practically devoid of branches. I stayed the course over yrs.3 & 4 allowing the trees to grow to the 10' height. This worked

Re: [Apple-Crop] Test, IFTA in NZ, and MyIPM

I'm going to try the "MyIPM" app. Thanks On Sun, Feb 18, 2018 at 9:46 AM, Jon Clements wrote: > Apple-crop has been kind of quiet, I have three things on my mind: > > 1.) testing apple-crop to make sure it's still working > > 2.) if interested, follow International Fruit

Re: [Apple-Crop] Test, IFTA in NZ, and MyIPM

Maurice, The only market would be Hog/Pig Farmers looking for supplemental feed. Also Dairy Farmers like apple mash for cows. The Cider Mill I use sells all the pressings to these type local farms. On Sun, Feb 18, 2018 at 2:36 PM, maurice tougas wrote: > Hi Kurt,