About this episode
The episode explores the efforts of a local tree crop association in Dunedin to identify heritage apple varieties and a propagation scientist's work in Rotorua on growing native trees from cuttings.
In Dunedin the local tree crop association has been looking after a heritage apple orchard, but some mixed up labels meant they weren’t quite sure what varieties they had. A chance encounter at a public open day sets one young researcher on a scientific quest to ID them all. Plus, in a nursery in Rotorua, a propagation scientist is figuring out the best way to grow a native tree from cuttings. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
People in this episode
Guests: young researcher, propagation scientist
Topics covered
- heritage apple orchard
- tree propagation
- scientific research
- native trees
- orchard management
Keywords
- heritage apples
- tree identification
- native tree propagation
- Dunedin
- Rotorua
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dunedin local tree crop association
Places: Dunedin, Rotorua
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