Apple rootstocks play a crucial role in the management and productivity of apple orchards. They influence tree growth, fruit yield, and overall orchard profitability. Recent research has focused ...

Stephen Martinek, of Sugarcreek Twp., planted six apple trees on his farm in 2015. After nearly 10 years of learning and growing, he’s hosting his first public cider pour at Joui Wine in downtown ...

Forest Scharf, Saskatchewan’s provincial fruit crops specialist, shared what he’s been working on with growers at a ...

At Oewerzicht Farm, in Greyton, one such trial included a new pear, the European and Asian pear cross PremP009, marketed as ...

Rootstocks and cultivars play a crucial role in the production of fruit trees, influencing their growth, yield, and resilience to environmental challenges. Recent research has focused on ...

Then, these Malus coronaria cuttings — along with cuttings from previous hunts — will be grafted onto an apple rootstock. That will allow them to grow into trees which are identical to the ...

Few activities in gardening are as satisfying as tending to your own fruit trees. Among the most beloved are apple trees, appreciated not only for their fruit but also for their character they ...

Then, these Malus coronaria cuttings — along with cuttings from previous hunts — will be grafted onto an apple rootstock. That will allow them to grow into trees which are identical to the ...

Rootstocks come in various sizes ... Follow our guide to growing an espalier apple tree. To protect your fruit tree from moths that will destroy the fruit and leaves, apply a grease band 45cm ...