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  • November 2009 Issue

    • M.9 prevails in Poland

    Several Polish rootstocks are also used

    Malling 9 is the most popular apple rootstock in Poland, closely followed by M.26, but growers are also using dwarfing Polish rootstocks, and Geneva rootstocks are being tested. Dr. Alojzy Czynczyk at the Research Institute of Pomology and Floriculture in Skierniewice, Poland, said the climatic conditions in Poland are variable, with extremely cold winters from time to time, particularly in the eastern part of the country. The growing season lasts about 200 days. Most of the country has light, sandy soils and relatively low rainfall of between 20 and 24 inches annually. Czynczyk recommends that growers plant apple trees on […]

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    Production, Apples, International
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    Geraldine Warner
    Geraldine Warner was the editor of Good Fruit Grower from 1992-2015. During her tenure, she planned and prepared editorial content, wrote for the magazine, and managed the editorial team. Read her stories: Story Index
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