Apple and Peach Production in Warm Climates of Northwest Mexico
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https://doi.org/10.71318/apom.1986.40.4.121Abstract
Production of low-chill apples and peaches in the Sonora desert of northwest Mexico began 15 years ago with the introduction and testing of new cultivars. Despite unique cultural practices of foliar applications of Zn and Fe, chemical defoliation prior to dormancy, and chemical application for dormancy break plus summer temperatures of 43°C and extremely mild winters, the commercial production of apple and peach is established. The apple production is based on ‘Anna’ and ‘Dorsett Golden’, while the peach production is based on new cultivars, mainly from Florida. Markets have been based in national cities, but some export of peach has been made in the US. This area is relatively new in production of low-chill deciduous fruits, but has already established a reputation in Mexican markets for high quality summer apples and early season peaches.
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