Good news: after the Naktuinbouw Elite audit a few weeks ago, our Naktuinbouw Elite certification has been renewed again! In addition to monitoring and inspections during the season and the annual audit for European certification, an extensive Elite audit takes place…
How are rootstocks like M9 T337 grown?
Rootstocks are the base and roots of the tree. Many of the tree’s characteristics depend on the rootstock used: growth strength, adaption to soil type (like drought or poor soils) fruit size, fruit production, when the tree will start producing apples,…
Project ‘Integrated chain approach to fruit tree canker control’
Fruit tree canker in apple is a serious problem in the Netherlands. Of course, there is a clear difference in susceptibility per variety. We know that Nicoter Kanzi® and Gala mutants are more susceptible than, for example, Elstar, Jonagold mutants and…
