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• ‘Tommy Atkins’ (M)

• ‘Keitt’ (M)

• ‘Kent’ (M)

• ‘Van Dyke’ (M)

• ‘Palmer’ (M)

• ‘Irwin’ (M)

• ‘Glenn’ (M)

• ‘Florigon’ (P)

• ‘Saigon’ (P)

• ‘Nom Doc Mai’ (P)

• ‘Okrung’ (P)

• ‘Manila’ (P)

• ‘Ataulfo’ (P)

Plant spacing

There are numerous factors which influence plant spacing including life expectancy of the or-

chard, climate, inherent tree vigor, ultimate tree size desired, presence and use of an irrigation
system, equipment size, and cultural practices.

Typically plant spacing ranges from 4.5 m to 9 m in-row and 5.5 m to 9 m between-row.

In general recommended spacings are 6 m to 7.5 m in-row and 6.5 m to 8 m between rows.

As more dwarfing rootstocks are found or developed plant spacing will decrease.

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