Being a successful apple farmer is all about growing… and not just out in the orchards. Kyle Ardiel is always looking for ways that can improve the apple harvest and evolve his family’s Apple Springs Orchards plot. From trellis systems that allow the family to plant more trees per acre to special reflective material that bounces light onto their apple crop to improve their colour, the Ardiels show us how new innovations can keep their farm thriving. We also reflect on nearly four decades of farm life with mom Gail, who reveals that she’s on a constant quest to produce award-winning apples.
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EPISODE 6
The Ardiels: Part Two
The colour, the taste, the crunch: growing award-winning apples takes skill and dedication. But how can Kyle Ardiel use modern farming innovations to help?
The Ardiels
Like father, like mother, like son. Kyle Ardiel and his parents, Shane and Gail, are passionate about growing delicious apples. Learn more about this tireless trio with our quickfire Q&A.
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