Plowing and Apple Bossoms

bcdave · May 8, 2017

We've had a few warm days north of the border. Apples are in full bloom and I plowed for my neighbor so he can lay plastic mulch and plant tomatoes for their organic farm market

Alan K · May 8, 2017

Very beautiful scenery there.

Dan in Ohio · May 9, 2017

Never seen apples planted like that. Wonder how many trees per acre they can get. Thanks for posting.

Traditional Farmer · May 9, 2017

They are very interesting apple trees.What's the name of the apple variety?

gtractorfan · May 9, 2017

Think that's called espalier, lots of pruning, looks neat and great scenery!

Butch(OH) · May 9, 2017

Sure is purdy around there! On the plow what is the green painted pipe like thing above the tail wheel for?

Part Time Pete · May 9, 2017

Very nice scenery - you're doing a nice job of plowing as well
Pete

Jon Erickson · May 9, 2017

Nice pictures. Fun to see them. Thanks for posting them.

bcdave · May 9, 2017

The pipe is filled with concrete. It helps hold the back down. They disced it yesterday and started laying plastic mulch ready to plant tomatoes this week.
The apple variety is Royal Gala. They are planted 3 x 11 and supported on posts and wire. Most work is done off the ground or short ladders.

jeffcat · May 9, 2017

They do that in Japan too. Far more control of the small trees. I thought that pipe was a Jato rocket pack.

Dick2 · May 9, 2017

Good old DC4. Very reliable but a real "Teddy Roosevelt". Nice to see it still out there working in that nice soil that doesn't come off the moldboards in slabs like it did on most of the land that we farmed.

Bob Harvey · May 9, 2017

OK valley ?

larry@stinescorner · May 9, 2017

very nice!!1

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