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[Tom Olenio <tolenio@sentex.net>]

Hi,

Dig a few test holes in the area of the intended orchard, see if water is an 
issue.

Tom

"Michael D. Bathrick" wrote:

> Finally, I have purchased enough land to plant a small orchard (about an
> acre).  Only problem is that there is a small spring on the property,
> and I am told the water table is quite high.  I walked the property in
> October, and didn't notice it as being swampy.
>
> Anyone have any suggestions as to what kind of orchard I could plant?  I
> was hoping for heirloom pear or peach, but not sure if there is a
> rootstock that would take the conditions.
>
> Mike
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Thomas Olenio
Ontario, Canada
Hardiness Zone 5b