STEPS TO RETROFIT GROVE

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STEPS TO RETROFIT GROVE

• Skirting
• Hand Pruning
• Brush removal and mowing
• Micro-sprinkler irrigation

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SKIRTING

• 36 42 inch height at dripline
• Cost - 12 - 20 per acre
• Variables
• 1. Single boom versus double boom
• 2. Canopy density

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HAND PRUNING

• Minimum 20-24 inches to first scaffold limb
• Cost 30 - 45 per acre
• Variables
• 1. Trees per acre
• 2. Height of existing scaffold limbs

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BRUSH REMOVAL MOWING

• Cost of front-end loader 8 -12 per acre
• Cost of mowing 7 per acre
• Options include Hydro-ax and Flail mower

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MICRO-SPRINKLER IRIGATION

• Move irrigation sprinklers between trees
• Cost - 40 - 50 per acre
• Benefits
• 1. One time expense
• 2. Less breakage

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