All Rootstocks listed below are available including virus free selections.

M9

Dwarfing influence; induces early cropping; resistant to collar rot; produces larger fruit; requires tree support; ripens early; susceptible to mildew and woolly aphid.

BUD 9 & BUD 9 VF

Slightly more vigour; resistant to collar rot; susceptible to woolly aphid; moderately resistant to mildew; limited testing; require tree support.

M26 & M26 VF

More vigour; provides better anchorage than M9; moderately susceptible to collar rot; support recommended; most sought after root stock in Australia.

MM102

Resistant to woolly aphid; moderately susceptible to collar rot; good root anchorage.

MM106

Resistant to woolly aphid; susceptible to collar rot; good root anchorage; productive rootstock giving good fruit size.

MM111

Resistant to woolly aphid; moderately resistant to collar rot; good anchorage; no support required; suitable for poorer soils or replanting.

Two new selections of M9 are coming soon. Pear rootstock is also available.


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When selecting cultivar/rootstock combinations, consideration should given to the following:

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All Maturity Charts are based on growing conditions in the Huon Valley, Tasmania, Australia.


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