Sam DiMaria of British Columbia and other IFTA members look at Gala trees in plots at the Grove Research Center in Tasmania. Horticulturist Predo Jotic said the trees, which are on Malling 9 rootstocks with M.102 interstems, have not yielded well because Establishing a high-density orchard involves a high initial investment that only pencils out if the grower receives a premium for the fruit. That’s why it’s important not to hesitate too long before going ahead and planting a hot new variety, says Predo Jotic, senior horticulturist at the Grove Research Station in Tasmania. Jotic is conducting trials with Fuji, […]