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["Dave Griffin" <griffingardens@earthlink.net>]

I don't have an irrigation system in place for these and I don't see a difference between them and the single trees in my orchard for water stress. When I do water, these in the row are a lot easier to do. I'm not an expert on irrigation and thankfully don't have to be in central MN, but if irrigation were necessary it would seem that this layout would require a less extensive system and perhaps be more efficient on a water/tree basis as the roots would be concentrated in a smaller area. Again, I'm not looking for production here, only for a few fruit to test and breed on but there is no apparent difference from a water standpoint.

 

Dave

 

 

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Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Four to a hole?

Wouldn't that essentially cut the natural rain fall water supply per tree by 1/4? I'd think irrigation would be necessary.