Good Fruit Grower

April 15

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www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER APRIL 15, 2015 3 Centerpiece 24 Price's passion Packer Bob Price has one of the country's largest collections of apple box labels. Soils and Weed Control 8 Beating weed competition Good weed control is essential for fast, early growth and high yields in new orchards. 10 Rootstocks under trial Geneva rootstocks appear to be less vigorous in the Pacific Northwest compared to eastern states. 12 Keep varieties updated Horticulturist explains why growers need to replace varieties that are losing their market status. 14 Geneva in demand Growers want more fire blight resistant Geneva 11 and 41 apple rootstocks. 28 Promising pear rootstocks Precocious pear rootstocks haven't fared well in the Northwest, but new research may change that. 32 Getting the most from compost Nutrient release from compost happens over years, not weeks or months like inorganic fertilizers. Good Grape Grower 16 Composting grape pomace What it takes to turn skins, pulp, seeds, stems and other winemaking leftovers into compost. 19 Extracting goodness The market is growing for varietal grape seed oils and flours made from pomace. 20 Regulating wine wastewater New rules are being developed for Washington wineries. 22 Reducing water usage E & J Gallo shares how changes big and small can reduce the amount of wastewater. Also in this issue 26 Bartering over Bartletts As fresh market surges, new agreement gives Northwest pear growers strong incentive to grow Bartletts for canning. 34 More branches on young trees Researchers have developed a program that creates highly feathered trees for high-density orchards. www.goodfruit.com 19 DEBI BISHOP PHOTOGRAPHY 34 10 14 Growers, horticulturists, and nursery representatives liked the look of replant-tolerant Geneva rootstocks in a trial led by Tom Auvil (right) in Wapato, Washington.

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