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Planting systems on hillsides – a holistic approach
Planting Design
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A regular planting from CA
The external wall appears productive….. But walk inside and one sees empty non-productive space
A California Hedgerow
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High Density in California
Trees per Hectare
MostMediumLeast
High Density(3 x 3)
Hedge Row(3.6 x 6)
Low Density(6 x 6)
1,110463277
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Planting Orientation
No specific orientation
since trees are equidistant
North/South preferredContour
High Density(3 x 3)
Hedge Row(3.6 x 6)
Low Density(6 x 6)
Ability to develop a planting system for hillsides
BestWorstMedium
High Density(3 x 3)
Hedge Row(3.6 x 6)
Low Density(6 x 6)
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Tree Height
LowestMediumHighest
High Density(3 x 3)
Hedge Row(3.6 x 6)
Low Density(6 x 6)
Depends on distance between trees
Depends on distance between rowsUnpruned
Tree Dimension
High Density(3 x 3)
Hedge Row(3.6 x 6)
Low Density(6 x 6)
4 sides plus top2 sides plus top
4 sides plus top (until trees grow
into a solid canopy)
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Exposed canopy surface area
Best since all sides exposed
Acceptable if N/S planting is
achievable
Good only until trees touch;
then only top of tree and sides
of the block
High Density(3 x 3)
Hedge Row(3.6 x 6)
Low Density(6 x 6)
Standard planting
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California Hedgerow
High Density
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Half-tree contour of light penetration – Hedge Row
Matan Hadari. 2005. MSc Thesis. A Three Dimensional Model of the Light Regime in an Avocado Orchard. Technion. Haifa. Israel.
Extent of effective light penetration
Light penetration into the tree
Matan Hadari. 2005. MSc Thesis. A Three Dimensional Model of the Light Regime in an Avocado Orchard. Technion. Haifa. Israel.
60% reduction of light penetration within 0.5 m (20 inches)
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High Density
Hedge RowStandard Tall Tree
Hours in which PAR was above threshold levels
Matan Hadari. 2005. MSc Thesis. A Three Dimensional Model of the Light Regime in an Avocado Orchard. Technion. Haifa. Israel.
Management Strategies
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Tree Removal
NoNoYes
High Density(3 x 3)
Hedge Row(3.6 x 6)
Low Density(6 x 6)
Tree removal when crowded
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Rejuvenation Strategy
Tree replacement
every 10+ years
Side replacement every 3 years
Stump trees; keep same
trees forever
High Density(3 x 3)
Hedge Row(3.6 x 6)
Low Density(6 x 6)
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Hedgerows require severe pruning every 2 to 3 years
Mechanical Pruning of Hedgerows on Flat Ground
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Pruning Costs
HighestIntermediateLeast
High Density(3 x 3)
Hedge Row(3.6 x 6)
Low Density(6 x 6)
On-goingSome annual pruning
with aggressive pruning every 3 years
Low branches only
High Density MaintenanceLight pruning 2 to 3 times/year
BEFORE
AFTER
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Branch support (staking) and probability of branch breakage
NoneNoneHigh
High Density(3 x 3)
Hedge Row(3.6 x 6)
Low Density(6 x 6)
Staking and limb breakage
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Limb breakage
regrowthLimb breakage
Cost and ease of spraying for pests and foliar nutrition
LowMediumHigh
High Density(3 x 3)
Hedge Row(3.6 x 6)
Low Density(6 x 6)
Ground application feasible
Helicopter and some ground application
depending on slope and
accessibility
Requires helicopter in most cases when trees
are mature
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Pathway for honeybees
AlwaysMediumGood in early years
High Density(3 x 3)
Hedge Row(3.6 x 6)
Low Density(6 x 6)
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Productivity considerations
Early production (on per hectare basis)
MostMediumLeast
High Density(3 x 3)
Hedge Row(3.6 x 6)
Low Density(6 x 6)
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Kilograms of fruit needed per tree to achieve production goal
Target Production (Kg/HA)
18.013.59.03 x 3
6 x 6
Tree spacing
(m)
72.054.036.0
20,00015,00010,000
Productivity loss as trees mature and crowd
Least
Loss occurs every 3rd year when one side
is severely pruned
Low until shading occurs
High Density(3 x 3)
Hedge Row(3.6 x 6)
Low Density(6 x 6)
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Harvesting considerations
Cost of harvesting
LeastMediumHighest
High Density(3 x 3)
Hedge Row(3.6 x 6)
Low Density(6 x 6)
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Size picking accuracy in mature trees
BestMediumLow
High Density(3 x 3)
Hedge Row(3.6 x 6)
Low Density(6 x 6)
Impact of planting density on ease of harvesting
Always easier to pick
Depends on orientation of
hedge row relative to the
slope
Good as long as trees are
relatively small
High Density(3 x 3)
Hedge Row(3.6 x 6)
Low Density(6 x 6)
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Harvest equipment required(ladders and picking poles)
NoneMediumMost
High Density(3 x 3)
Hedge Row(3.6 x 6)
Low Density(6 x 6)
Worker environment
HighMediumLowWorker Efficiency
Worker Friendly MostSomeLeast
High Density(3 x 3)
Hedge Row(3.6 x 6)
Low Density(6 x 6)
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Picking from the ground
Even the inexperienced can do this! More experience is needed here to use the picking pole
The LadderDangerous and inefficient
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Average worker output per day vs.planting system
1.78 bins/day
3.5 bins/day
1.8 bins/day
727
1432
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
Low Density (6 x 6) High Density (3 x 3)
Planting Density
kg per worker per day
159,091 MT crop; 180 day picking season
Workers needed per day for CA industry vs. worker output per day
159,091 MT crop; 180 day picking season
2160
1080
720540
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
409 818 1227 1636
Worker output (kg) per day
Workers needed per day
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Workers needed per day vs.worker experience
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
Most Moderate Least
Worker Experience
Workers Needed
AGE GROUP
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 20 40 60 80 100 120Number (thousands) Rate per 1000
14-17
18-24
25-34
35-
45-
55-
65-
8
54
96
37
35
31
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Age Specific Injury Rates
James M MeyersSchool of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720
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Worker safety
WCI CLAIMS
Fallheight
Overexertion
SlipFall
Struckby
Transport Other
James M MeyersSchool of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720
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WCI CLAIMS - FALLSFROM LADDER
67%
SLIP/TRIP16%
FROM ELEVATION8%SAME LEVEL
6%SLIP/NO FALL
3%
James M MeyersSchool of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720
• Efficient production is achieved through integrated management of the orchard system and its component parts
• Produce avocados of high quality, with a satisfied workforce and lower production costs and higher returns
High-density plantings achieve these goals
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International High Density Plantings
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