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Plum planting density

Prunus domestica L.

Plum planting density determines the number of trees per hectare and depends directly on the vigor of the rootstock and the varietal characteristics of the crown. In intensive orcharding, this parameter is key for optimizing light exposure and increasing orchard productivity.

In the reference 7 varieties crop European plum, where this is mentioned in the description.

Plum planting density is strictly determined by the scion-rootstock combination. The use of dwarfing clonal rootstocks instead of traditional seedling rootstocks, such as cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera), allows for a significant increase in the number of trees per hectare, accelerates the onset of commercial bearing, and reduces orchard operating costs.

The calculation of optimal tree spacing is based on morphometric crown indicators, including its volume and projection area. Planting patterns are selected to ensure effective use of the area and high-quality light distribution within the crown, which is critical for pathogen prevention, given the crop's tendency to become overly dense.

General information about the subject — on the page Planting density.

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Varieties of European plum mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.