For those growers planning to attend the Nzsummer series field walks in the coming weeks; there is an opportunity to place a late order for Nzsummer budwood. The Apricot Co Interim Board, along with Plant & Food Research, have extended the deadline for late Nzsummer budwood orders until 15 February.
Photo of Nzsummer3 kindly supplied by Plant & Food Research
Order forms are available on the Summerfruit NZ portal under Main Menu/Publications/Orchard management.
Some nurseries have indicated they may still have rootstock available, but you will need to place your order for rootstock before applying for the Nzsummer budwood to secure the last of their stock.
Remember the maximum order for trial trees is 10 per variety and the minimum commercial order for these varieties is 500.
The ACIB are also aware that one nursery had a particularly high budwood uptake last season which means there are Nzsummer2 and Nzsummer3 trees still available for planting in 2020.
To find out more about securing these trees please contact Andrea Crawford by emailing andrea.crawford@summerfruitnz.co.nz
Save the date!
A grower field walk to see Nzsummer trees in Central Otago is being planned for 18 February. Keep an eye on Prunings for details closer to the time.