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New high density apple growing method draws Henderson County growers
Dana growers hear a new thinning and high density orchard plan by Terence Robinson, a Cornell horticulture professor. The method emphasizes two cut thinning, limb renewal, dense planting, trellis support, drip irrigation, and mechanized picking to boost yield and profitability. About 50 farmers attended with some adopting the tall spindle system and smaller root stock.
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Robinson
Blue Ridge
Henderson County
el Paso
Texas
Chihuahua
Mexico
Cornell University
Geneva Experiment Station
Apple
BRCC
Pace
Dana
Tony Hill
Hill
Marvin Owings
N.C. Agricultural Extension Service
Owings
Allan Henderson
Greg Nix
Cornell