PLANNING FOR THE ORCHARD 



The particular location of the apple orchard 

 is largely a matter of convenience. It should 

 be remembered, however, that the apple re- 

 quires much and constant attention, therefore 

 the orchard should be convenient of access. 

 The product is rather bulky, so that the haul 

 to the highway should be as short as possible. 

 Other conditions being equally good there, the 

 common location near the buildings and high- 

 way is best. 



The Site of the Orchard is a more Im- 

 portant matter. Two essentials should be kept 

 in mind, good air drainage and a considerable 

 elevation. Although it is not so apparent and 

 therefore less thought about, cold air runs down 

 hill the same as water. Being heavier, it falls 

 to the surface of the land, flowing out through 

 the water channels and settling in pockets and 

 depressions. Warm air, being lighter, rises. 

 It is desirable to avoid conditions of stagnant 

 air or cold air pockets where frost and fogs 

 are liable to occur. A free movement of air, 

 especially a draining away of cold air, is best 

 secured by an elevation. Fifty to one hundred 

 feet, or sometimes less, is usually sufl^cient, 

 especially where there is good outlet below. 

 Frosts occur in still, clear air and these con- 



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