Topic: Cultivation
Elstar – Optimization of Nitrogen Fertilization
This trail, which began in 2025, focuses on whether reducing nitrogen application in Elstar apples can improve coloring without negatively […]
Conference – Mechanical pruning
In 2022, 2023, and 2024, half a row of Conference was mechanically pruned. This approach was also applied to Lucas […]
Conference – Mechanical topping pruning
Since 2020, a demonstration trial has been conducted on three rows of dual-leader Conference pear trees, using mechanical pruning of […]
Elstar en Gala – 2D Systems
In 2018, an orchard with Elstar and Gala was planted at FRC Randwijk using various 2D training systems. The goal […]
Elstar en Gala – 2D Systems
In 2018, an orchard with Elstar and Gala was planted at FRC Randwijk using various 2D training systems. The goal […]
Water mist to prevent sunburn
Due to climate change, extreme weather conditions such as heat and water scarcity are increasing. In fruit growing, sunburn in […]
Co-op 33 – Pixie® – Snoei bij jonge bomen
From 2020 to 2024, the new scab-resistant variety Co-op 33 – Pixie was planted as a pollinator row in the […]
Water mist to prevent sunburn
Due to climate change, extreme weather conditions such as heat and water scarcity are increasing. In fruit growing, sunburn in […]
Zettingsbevordering Conference
Fruit set promotion in younger Conference plantings is a key concern in most years and often a topic of debate. […]
B.A. Lucas – Mechanical pruning
In 2022, 2023, and 2024, a demo with mechanical pruning was conducted on half a row of Lucas trees. The […]
