Description
- Country of Origin: Spain
- This rootstock is a hybrid of almond and peach, resulting from the crossing of two varieties: Garfi and Nemared.
- The varieties of this rootstock include GN9, GN15, and GN22, with the GN15 variety, known as Garnem, being the most widely used among them.
- Suitable for light and sandy soils with good drainage.
- The GN rootstock is compatible with alkaline and calcareous soils.
- The rooting system is stronger than that of seedling rootstocks, even those that are peach-derived.
- It has the ability to graft various types of peaches, nectarines, and almonds.
- Grafted seedlings on this rootstock exhibit early fruiting capability and a long lifespan of over 25 years with proper care.
- Higher yield compared to seedling varieties and also improves fruit quality.
- Increased productivity of grafted varieties can reach up to 60 tons per hectare.
- Grafted seedlings on this rootstock produce larger and higher-quality fruits compared to the GF677 rootstock.
- High resistance to root-knot nematodes.
- Resistant to drought and soil salinity.
- Resistant to chlorosis.
- Relatively sensitive to Agrobacterium, Armillaria, Phytophthora, and Rosellinia.
- Recommended planting distance: 54 or 3.54.
The GN vegetative rootstock is considered one of the best options for planting fruit tree seedlings due to its outstanding features, such as disease resistance and compatibility with various soil types. The preparation of this rootstock involves several stages, including selecting suitable seeds, initial growth and maintenance, and finally preparing for transfer to a nursery or orchard.
How to Prepare GN Rootstock
- Seed Selection: The GN rootstock is obtained from resistant and high-quality seeds. These seeds should be chosen from reliable sources, taking into account the climatic conditions and needs of the region.
- Seed Sowing and Initial Growth: The seeds are sown in controlled and suitable conditions. The initial growth of the plants requires specific care to obtain strong and healthy rootstocks.
- Transfer to Nursery: After sufficient growth, the rootstocks are transferred to a nursery to continue growing under optimal conditions. At this stage, strong rooting of the rootstocks is ensured.
- Preparation for Sale: After completing the necessary growth stages and care, the GN rootstocks are ready for transfer to orchards or for sale to customers.
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