Pictures
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Irrigation experiment - Trees closest to camera planted with compost, and receives fertigation. Middle section trees planted in soil without fertigation. Trees in furthest section are in soil with fertigation.
Post and wire system, with fertigation system, 40cm above soil level.
80cm tree spacing. First leaf (2006).
Bramley at 1.0m spacing, first leaf August 2006.
Roadside signage, promoting partnership with Sainsburys.
Braeburn in full bloom April 2007, second leaf.
Royal Gala trees at the Organic concept orchard, initial stages of planting.
Planting at the Organic orchard , all planting holes were mechanically drilled.
The Green vegetation between the rows in the Organic orchard is Red Clover, providing a beneficial habitat for the native Bumblebee.
Planting near completion, trees staked, with rabbit guard in place.
Irrigation pumphouse and reservoir at the Organic orchard.
Features
The Concept Orchard
The concept orchard aims to prove that Dutch growing techniques can increase productivity in UK orchards.
5 A DAY
Eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day is part of an essential plan for healthier living.