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Re: Apples and shallow water table



Andy Baumer <abaumer@srv.net> wrote:

>Do apples and other fruit trees mind a shallow  water table.  The soil is well 
>drained, but during irrigation season, the "subwater" rises to within 4 feet of the 
>surface.  A problem?

Andy,

I don't think it should be a problem. Most major apple tree roots are
in the top 18" , or so,  of soil.

I recently heard of some work done in Michigan where they planted the
trees on raised beds with good success.

Regards,

Jonathan

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Jonathan Bishop                       Bishop's Orchards
B.W. Bishop & Sons, Inc.              Growers of Fine Fruit
Guilford, Connecticut                 since 1871
E-Mail:j_bishop@ix.netcom.com

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