Contact us: +27 21 874 1033
Contact us: +27 21 874 1033
The team at TopFruit all share the common bond of a love for the land, and the business of farming. Our years of experience, personal understanding of the environment and conditions, and the respect we have earned within the industry come together in the services and products available to all clients of TopFruit.
| Variety: | BA29 |
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| Status: | Commercial |
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| WAA: | N/A |
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| Fire Blight: | N/A |
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| Replant: | N/A |
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| Phytophtora: | N/A |
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| Chilling: | Low |
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| Soil type: | Suited to heavier soils. Not suited to sandy soils found in the Western Cape. If the management of the block is of a high level of accurately controlled fertigation and irrigation, then the benefits of the size controlling rootstock can be achieved on sandy soils. |
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| Vigour: | Around 50% to 60% of the size of a Bon Chretin seedling rootstock. |
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| Architecture: | A staking or trellis system is strongly advised for trees grafted on BA29, especially in areas subject to wind. |
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| Adaptability: | Compared to other quinces, this rootstock tends to be more vigorous and shows better survival rates under average growing conditions, especially without fertigation |
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| Production: | Yield efficiency is highest for Abate Fetel. Forelle and Cheeky have increased yield efficiency. Incompatible varieties, like Packham’s Triumph, may also benefit when on an interstem |
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| Propagated by: | Layer beds, hardwood cuttings and Tissue Culture |
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