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I’m inspired by this book and others: How to grow a tiny fruit tree. I’m not as physically fit as I once was, and I’m only 5’2″ so the idea of being able to manage the pruining without having to get on top of a tall ladder appeals to me. If the technique works, I may also be able to plant more trees in a smaller space. I have just planted my first 1000 trees and they are all spaced 15-18 ft apart. Once we hit the three year mark and I am able to start pruning we will see how it goes. If it all works well I’ll add additional trees planted more closely together in an area reserved for future planting.
::Hi Simon,
Thanks for the input. I just reached out to the local university and they may be interested in participating in some grant funded research on the topic. I’m hoping to get them out here while the trees are young and pick their brains.
I’ll definitely check out your facebook page and the information from the Australian growers. I don’t want to stunt the development, but I do think it would be interesting over time since there are records of 1000 year old pollarded trees in Europe.
::Hi Fran,
That seems like a big tractor. How many acres do you have planted and does it feel like the right size? I’m going to start with 5 acres and add plantings every year until I run out of space/money. We are scheduled to close on our property in October and a tractor and implements are the first thing on the list.
::Hi Ann,
Sorry I can’t help with a replacement, but would like to know how important you think a weather station was to your operation. After a nearly 2 year search, I’ve finally found my property and am scheduled to close in October. I have so much work to do before my spring planting and am in the process of prioritizing efforts.
Thanks,
Elise Baker
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