Topic · 16 articles
Establishment and maintenance of fruit orchards: selection of rootstocks and varieties, planting schemes, training systems, orchard floor management, crop load regulation, and winter preparation. Pome fruits, stone fruits, and berry crops.
21 min read For agronomists
The physiological state of trees and harvest quality depend on proper inter-row maintenance. This article examines methods of soil fertility management, including the black fallow technology and principles of water regime regulation in the orchard.
7 min read For agronomists
Mulching is an effective method for regulating the soil moisture regime in a young orchard, outperforming other maintenance methods in its results. The article examines the results of an experiment studying various mulching materials to improve the stability of apple tree fruiting in the south of Russia
5 min read For agronomists
The article examines key factors in organic orchard design, including canopy type selection, planting density, and the influence of cultivar-rootstock combinations on orchard productivity. The author analyzes the prospects of using various types of rootstocks and tree forms for effective organic farming.
5 min read For agronomists
Pruning remains a key agrotechnical practice that allows for the regulation of tree development and an increase in harvest quality. This article examines the history of canopy formation and the main advantages of a professional approach to managing fruit crops.
14 min read For agronomists
A central leader canopy is a universal method of shaping fruit trees that ensures proper development and illumination of scaffold branches. The article describes the parameters of canopy geometry, requirements for distances between tiers, and recommendations for choosing the trunk height for different crops
14 min read For agronomists
The transition to flat artificial canopies allows for optimizing tree illumination, increasing planting density, and simplifying plantation maintenance. The article examines types of palmettes, key nursery plant placement schemes, and basic principles of oblique palmette formation.
