Mike CaseyFeb 1, 20213 minThe Progression of a UFO TreeWe are getting to the end of the growing season for this summer and that means we are starting to pull back on irrigation to ensure our...
Mike CaseyDec 27, 20203 minSolar Power and Irrigation - the near perfect use caseIt does not take long to realise just how rapid the pay back on a solar system when you are generating electricity to power a high...
Mike CaseyNov 26, 20204 minElectric Frost Fighting Fans - Forest Lodge demonstration dayWe have been hastily installing and commissioning two 30kwh electric frost fighting fans which are the first of their type, not only in...
Mike CaseyNov 16, 20201 minTreating Black Cherry AphidsIt's always important to take time to wander amongst your trees because you can spot health issues rapidly and act accordingly. Early...
Mike CaseyOct 25, 20203 minCapital Costs of UFO growing strategyThe costs of establishing a UFO orchard can be particularly off-putting to many because it is multiples more than the costs associated...
Mike CaseyOct 12, 20203 minUFO Water Requirements - We got our consent approved!The most important ingredients for horticulture are sun and water, and because Central Otago has plenty of sun, we also need plenty of...
Mike CaseyOct 8, 20201 minPlanting Day - October 2019Its October 2019 which is far too late to be planting cherry trees in central Otago but nothing ever goes to plan in horticulture. 5700...