Soil Qualities to Optimize New Orchard Growth
Mike Basedow, CCE-ENYCHP, discusses some of the key characteristics of a high-quality orchard soil.
Look below to bring up soil health
A Cornell-Virginia Tech group tested five dwarfing rootstocks to update their understanding of soil nutrition and the benefits of compost. They also conducted a second study to learn more about the soil microbial communities, and how they change in response to different rootstocks and amendments.
Optimal Soil Health and Weed Control in the Orchard a Balancing Act
In January, Cornell dedicated a session of its annual New York State Tree Fruit Conference to the theme of maintaining high-quality orchard soils.