I am a grower in central Maine that operates a pick-your-own orchard. I
will be planting a tall spindle orchard next year. I would like to plant
the rows as narrow as possible in combination with shorter trees so the
customers can reach more of the fruit. My orchard tractor is 54" wide.
How nar
I have only two years experience with this, but I'll give my opinion. A lot
depends on your rootstock. A dwarf rootstock such as Bud 9 seems to do well
at 11 ft. spacing on the rows. I have seen 9 ft. Bud 9 that hampered light
penetration. I have Bud 9 trees planted 30 inches x 12 feet and I believ
matthew,
We have been growing tall spindle in northern Illinois in a pick-your-own
orchard for around 5 or 6 years now. The system has been improving over the
years and currently the newer spacing being recommended by Dr. Terence Robinson
from Cornell is around 12' x 3'. I highly recommend wat
