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[lee reich <lreich@hvc.rr.com>]

Sod would reduce growth by competing for nutrients and water. Nutrients 
and water are especially critical for young trees and for trees on 
dwarfing rootstocks. An older tree, especially on a seedling rootstock, 
would not be affected. There's also potential for mouse damage when sod 
grows right up to the trunk.

www.leereich.com

On Sep 9, 2004, at 6:20 AM, Jason MacArthur wrote:

> I am wondering what experience NAFEXers have allowing sod to grow in 
> around established dwarf apple trees.  It seems that no commercial 
> growers do this, but I am wondering, would the sod kill the tree or 
> just reduce vigor, fruit size, things of that nature.  I am growing on 
> moderately fertile soil with drip irrigation.  Anyone else doing this?
>         Jason MacArthur
>         Marlboro, Vt.
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