Orchard Establishment

You will quantify subsoil percolation rates before laying out orchard rows. Avoid root rot in young trees by establishing accurate absorption baselines across uneven ground.

You will compute accurate between-row and within-row distances for vigorous seedling-grown rootstocks. Determine equipment alley clearance based on mature tree canopy estimates.

You will evaluate survival rates and labor costs between dormant bare-root whips and container-grown saplings. Select the appropriate stock type for your soil type and planting season.