2017 Sweet Cherry Systems x Rootstock Trial
Coordinator
Greg Lang, Michigan State University
Planting locations
Colorado (Grand Junction), Idaho (Parma), Michigan (Traverse City, Sparta), New York (Geneva), Washington (Prosser)
Scion variety
Benton
Rootstocks
Cass, Clare, Clinton, Lake, MxM14, Gi 3, Gi5, Gi12
Spacing
Training and support
TSA/Tall Spindle Axe (no trellis) UFO/Upright Fruiting Offshoots (trellis) KGB/Kym Green Bush (no trellis). 2.0 m (6.5 ft) between trees Varies by site 2.6 to 3.5 m (8.5 to 11 ft) target tree height. - ≥12 ft long posts (2 to 3 ft in the ground); 4” diameter if wood, spaced 40 to 50 ft apart (installed between reps) - 4 or 5 high tensile wires (first wire at ~21” above ground, other wires 2 to 2.5 ft apart); areas prone to bacterial canker may want to try high tensile nylon wires
Annual reports
Publications
Miscellaneous