Not our Grandmother's Apple Trees
Sep 10, 2020 07:49:24 #
Sep 10, 2020 08:01:25 #
nimbushopper wrote:
Thanks much! I bet you have grapefruit, though Very nice, we don't see that too often here!
Sep 10, 2020 08:01:45 #
Nice photos, and interesting--I did not know the apples were grown that way. Apparently I’ve never seen a modern orchard operation.
Sep 10, 2020 08:05:30 #
jaymatt wrote:
Appreciate your interest, John! I believe some areas are using mechanical pickers also, but I haven't seen any here yet. The trellis-style growing enables more yield per acre, with rows oriented for maximum sun exposure (I think I read that; I've forgotten).Nice photos, and interesting--I did not know the apples were grown that way. Apparently I’ve never seen a modern orchard operation.
Sep 10, 2020 08:08:03 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Appreciate your interest, John! I believe some areas are using mechanical pickers also, but I haven't seen any here yet. The trellis-style growing enables more yield per acre, with rows oriented for maximum sun exposure (I think I read that; I've forgotten).
Sep 10, 2020 08:35:48 #
Sep 10, 2020 08:38:36 #
Lord have mercy, I have never seen so many apples in my life. I have seen tons of mangoes though.
Sep 10, 2020 09:19:15 #
yssirk123 wrote:
Delighted you enjoyed, Bill. Thanks so much.Beautiful images Linda!
Sep 10, 2020 09:21:22 #
camerapapi wrote:
🤣 Lord have mercy, I have never seen so many apples in my life. I have seen tons of mangoes though.
I've only seen mangoes in grocery stores. The fresh look anything but fresh, but the dried and coated in sugar aren't bad. Of course, mango-flavored margaritas are best of all 😊
Sep 10, 2020 09:36:12 #
I really like the views of the people working. Those are some serious ladders.
Sep 10, 2020 09:40:25 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Thank you for your time and comments, Kathy. I believe the aluminum ladders are lighter weight than the old wooden ones, and probably more durable.I really like the views of the people working. Those are some serious ladders.
As with "smudge pots," "irrigation beasts," and hops growing apparatus, I'm quite drawn to what I see as interesting forms of those ladders
Sep 10, 2020 09:59:55 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Commercial orchards just north of Yakima, Washingt... (show quote)
Interesting series.
Chuck
Sep 10, 2020 11:03:01 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Commercial orchards just north of Yakima, Washingt... (show quote)
My wife and I just returned from a trip to see our Granddaughter in Redmond, WA. I was amazed to see the changes made in the name of productivity in the shape of the trees and how they are trained to make the fruit more accessible at harvest.
Sep 10, 2020 11:19:30 #
charlienow wrote:
I'm glad you enjoyed; many thanks!Interesting series.
Chuck
Chuck
Sep 10, 2020 11:20:18 #
BobHartung wrote:
Well, the "name of productivity" keeps the prices lower for us, I assume. Or is that a naive assumption? My wife and I just returned from a trip to see our Granddaughter in Redmond, WA. I was amazed to see the changes made in the name of productivity in the shape of the trees and how they are trained to make the fruit more accessible at harvest.
Thanks for your visit.
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