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["Richard MURPHY" <murphman108@msn.com>]

Hi Clan;

 

Richard Murphy here (again).

 

I have another 80 tree lot planting planned for 2006.

Before I proceed, I will ask all y'all for comment.

Here's the question: Do pear trees / tart cherry trees cohabitate well in the same orchard lot?

Aside from their typical problems on either tree, are there any bizarre 'cherry-pear together' disasters that you know of?

Can it be done? Unusual risks?

The orchard will be non-organic for now, but low-spray.

 

I am going up to the orchard Thursday, be back Tuesday.

Thank you for your attention and any comments you would like to share.

 

Richard    zone 4 Maine

PS

I also have some trials going on up there: (all first year)

Blueberry "Patriot"

Blueberry "BlueCrop"

Raspberry "Caroline"

Raspberry "Autumn Britten"

Blackberry "Illini Hardy"

Plum "Stanley"

Plum "Mount Royal"

Green Manure Crop "Japanese Millet"

 

RM