How to increase apple yield

How to increase apple yield

Tree density, orchard orientation and spacing are critical to ensure crops make best use of environmental conditions so that yield potentials are reached...

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Apple crop nutrition programme

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Yara agronomist advice on apples

Increasing apple size
Increasing apple size
Size is a critical characteristic for grading apples. A minimal size, determined by the diameter of the equatorial section, is required on all grades. An evenly shaped and sized fruit is desired for the fresh market and also for canning. Apples size is greatly influenced by pruning and thinning practices and also by crop nutrition.
Agronomic principles in apple production
Agronomic principles in apple production
The aim of any producer is a high yielding, high quality crop that satisfies the end user. There are a large number of agronomic factors which can influence this, many are within the control of the grower, under given growing systems, climatic and soil conditions.
Apple market requirements
Market requirements for apples
There are hundreds of apple varieties, but five currently dominate world production: Fuji, Golden Delicious, Delicious, Granny Smith and Gala. However, in a given region or country there maybe other equally important cultivars.
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