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Before you buy a fruit tree, you need to learn about rootstocks – they're the key to finding a tree that thrives in your garden

If you’ve ever shopped for a fruit tree, you might have noticed the term ‘rootstock’ floating around – but what are rootstocks, exactly? Well, it’s about time we demystified them, because they’re ...
Nature

Apple Rootstocks and Orchard Management

Apple rootstocks have long been recognised as a crucial factor in determining orchard productivity, tree vigour, and overall fruit quality. Recent advances in agronomic research have refined our ...
Nature

Apple Rootstocks and Dwarfing Effects

The use of apple rootstocks has transformed modern orchard management by enabling precise regulation of tree size and improving overall performance. Dwarfing rootstocks, in particular, manipulate ...
The Indianapolis Star

Growing apples has changed over the years. Here's how it's done in Indiana

Apple orchards have changed. The large stout trees with thick gnarling branches of a few decades ago are now flimsy bushes skinnier than hydrangeas that stand under 10 feet tall and need to be propped ...