Event Overview
Dan Sheild of Stone Creek Farm in Taylors Falls, Minnesota, has been pushing the boundaries of what's possible in a northern climate by successfully cultivating peaches in high tunnels, a method he developed through experimentation in his backyard. He now has a 35-acre farm with three high tunnels containing around 60 cultivars of peach trees, producing a variety of high-quality peaches, apricots, nectarines and plums.
During this field day, Dan will share how he developed his methods and the ins and outs of growing fruit trees in high tunnels. We'll hear about choosing root stocks, high tunnel modifications and varieties that best tolerate Minnesota's cold winters.
Meal
Light refreshments will follow the field day.
See & Discuss
- Peaches, apricots, nectarines and plums
- Variety trials and selecting fruit varieties for a northern climate
- Methods for high tunnel fruit production, including grafting and tunnel modifications
- Collecting environmental data and using it to improve practices
