From the Orchard / Agriculture
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From Seed to Orchard: The Science of Apple Trees, Grafting & Rootstocks
Apple trees can't be grown from seed—every variety exists because of grafting. At Hardcore Cider Co., we use rootstocks like B9, M26, and M111 to grow cider apples like Dabinett and Golden Russet, and we rely on mason bees to ensure pollination in our Kelowna and Vernon orchards.