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Planting
Spacing :
The planting distance varies according to variety
and the fertility level of the soil.
The main consideration in planting trees is planting
of sufficient pollinators to ensure effective
pollination. Usually one pollinator tree is needed
for two to three large trees planted at 10 m distance
or one row pollinator for two rows of main cultivar.
For high density planting the pollinator tree
is planted after every sixth tree in a row.
The most widely used planting system is the square
system. In this system, the pollinators are planted
after every sixth or ninth tree. The other popular
system of planting is the rectangular system.
In hilly areas the apple orchards are established
by planting the trees on the contours so as to
prevent soil erosion and reduce run off.
Different spacing recommended for apples are
as follows :
| Type |
Rootstock |
tdSpacing (m x m)
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Density (trees/ha)
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| Spur type |
Seedling (crab) |
5 x 5 |
400 |
| Spur type |
MM 111, MM 109 |
4 x 4 |
625 |
| Standard |
MM 106, MM 109 |
5 x 5 |
400 |
| Spur type |
MM 106, M7 |
3 x 3 |
1,111 |
| Standard |
M 9 |
2 x 2 |
2,500 |
(ICAR : 50 years of crop science
research in India, 1996).
Pit Digging :
3Pits measuring 603
cm are dug two weeks before planting. The pits
are filled with good loamy soil and organic matter.
Planting is done in the centre of the pit by scooping
the soil and placing the soil ball keeping the
roots intact. Loose soil is filled up in the remaining
area and lightly pressed to remove air gaps. The
seedlings are staked and watered immediately.
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