Hello all,
Point 5 is in my mind probably the most vital to get right. If this does
not work the system will not work.
Quote:
5) This shearing shortly before solstice allows for short extension of
growth. As solstice is passed, days begin to become shorter. As days
become shorter, tree is
Thank you Jean and Con,
You have made what on the surface appeared to be an easy transition,
into a most interesting, albeit time consuming, research project.
I assume now that when Jean states that he is not confident with
conversions in comment related to question two, having to do with the
Jean,
Please comment/correct my impressions of what principles are involved
with the le Mur fruitier system.
1) The tree form result is a wall which is 1 meter thick at the base,
1/2 meter wide at the top.
2) Mechanical pruning consists of a single annual shearing at 6 to
8/10 leaves upon the
-- Forwarded message --
From: maurice tougas appleman.maur...@gmail.com
Date: Fri, Apr 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM
Subject: Pommier, Le Mur Fruiter
To: Andre Tougas tougasf...@gmail.com
Croppers,
Does anyone know of a translated version of Pommier, le Mur fruitier?
I am intrigued by the
Hi Maurice
To my knowledge there is no translation of the book. Since the concept was
created in our orchards here in Lanxade Centre (near Bergerac South West of
France), I shall be able to answer all questions.
The first rows of this training system were planted in 1995 for better access
to
Bonjour, I see the publication is available in French at
http://www.amazon.fr/Pommier-mur-fruitier-Collectif/dp/2879111838.
What is the publication date? To what extent has le mur fruitier
been adopted in French commercial production?
Merci beaucoup!
Jon
2011/4/1 Jourdain Jean-Marc
Hello Jean,
This must be my lucky day.
Je dois traiter ma femme à dîner ce soir!
I will soon develop a list of questions for you.
Thank you so much for your offer.
Maurice
2011/4/1 Jourdain Jean-Marc jourd...@ctifl.fr
Hi Maurice
To my knowledge there is no translation of the book. Since
