Maximising growth in young pedestrian orchards

March 2021 | Sophie Folder, PEAR Consulting, and Justin Miller, Millers Orchard | Future Orchards® trial report

This Tasmanian trial examines how to maximise early growth in young pedestrian orchards. The objective is to fill the allotted canopy space quickly enough to support early production while retaining the low, accessible tree architecture that makes pedestrian systems attractive for labour efficiency.

The report considers establishment factors that influence young-tree growth and canopy development and provides a practical reference for growers managing new high-density pedestrian blocks.