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www.goodfruit.com GOOD FRUIT GROWER SEPTEMBER 2015 3 Centerpiece: Pears and Pruning 20 The pear orchard of the future Bi-axis system enables pear growers to plant high-density orchards on standard rootstocks. 21 Dynamic pruning shows promise With constant renewal of limbs, pear trees will continue to produce large, high-quality fruit. Pears 24 Fresh-sliced success Pioneering California company is one of the first to bring fresh-cut pears and stone fruit to the retail market. 25 The potential of sliced pears WSU research finds that treatment with a ripening compound ensures that sliced pears stay juicy and flavorful. 28 Pear rootstock project begins With hopes for a dwarfing rootstock, Northwest pear industry makes commitment to support pear breeding program. IFTA Washington Tour 12 Yield-boosting strategies Orchardist Jim Doornink explains how growers today are harvesting more apples than once thought possible. 14 Row crops can prepare orchards for replanting When an orchard is removed, planting wheat and beans for a few years improves the soil and mitigates replant disease. Good Grape Grower 16 The good and the bad of growing lesser-known grapes Do your homework before taking on the risk of growing minor wine grape varieties. 18 Selling lesser-known wines Wines of lesser-known varieties can be profitable if marketed creatively. Also in this issue 30 Designer rootstocks Researchers encouraged after dramatic results emerge six years into ten-year rootstock trial with Honeycrisp. www.goodfruit.com 20 24 12 18