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Rootstocks for Processing Growers<br />
• We suggest that processing apple growers plant the<br />
vertical axis system at the optimum density<br />
600-700 trees/acre (5-6’ in row X 13-14’<br />
between row)<br />
• G.969<br />
• high yield but very manageable vigor<br />
• tree is free standing but the large early crops<br />
need support<br />
• G.890<br />
• more vigor than 969 but still very productive<br />
• great for replant ground<br />
• G.935, or G.202<br />
• less vigor than 969 so require higher density<br />
• use densities of 700-800 trees/acre<br />
Net Present Value ($/acre)<br />
8000<br />
6000<br />
4000<br />
2000<br />
0<br />
-2000<br />
-4000<br />
Trellised Systems<br />
Free Standing Systems<br />
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400<br />
Tree Density (trees/acre)
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