Geneva 214 Apple Rootstock (G.214)

A dwarfing rootstock that is 35% of standard with multiple disease resistances and winter hardiness. 

G.214 is an outstanding dwarfing rootstock for high-density planting, particularly for the most vigorous of varieties. It can be used in place of G.16 in regions where woolly apple aphid is a challenge, and it will support highly productive trees. This rootstock is very resistant to fireblight and WAA, and tolerant of collar rot and replant disease, making it a good replacement for M.9 on replant sites. G.214 is a cross of Robusta 5 and Ottawa 3. It is not virus senstitive so virus clean scionwood is not necessary. Trees grown on this rootstock should be supported to reach their full fruiting potential.  The graft union is strong compared to that of G.41.

Recommended high-density planting for weak-growing cultivars is 3-3.5' x 11-12' (1320-1037 trees/acre), and for vigorous cultivars it is 3.5-4.0' x 12-13' (1037-839 trees/acre).

G.214 comes from the Geneva, NY breeding program, developed by Dr. Jim Cummins.

Welcome to our 2024 Plant Start Sale! Along with our extensive collection of seeds available at www.GardenHoard.com, we are now offering our plant starts for sale online as well!

We have developed an easy pickup system for the plant starts. From mid-May through June, we will offer pickup at our farm in Howell, MI, as well as at our regularly attended Farmers' Markets. You can choose the time and location for your pickup once the plant starts are ready!

We will include extremely helpful instructions and detailed information about the plants you choose with your order!

Simply make your plant selection by adding each plant you want to your shopping cart. When you check out, select "On-Farm Pickup." When the plants are available (beginning mid-May), you will receive a pickup email with details on where to find your order! If you need to change your pickup date/time, please respond to your pickup email, and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Plants are $4.50 each or 5 for $20. The discount will automatically be applied at checkout if you order 5 or more plants. Thank you!

If you order seeds with your plants, we will send those to you in the mail, prior to the plant pickup day!