Orchard Maintenance Plan and 1 Month of Consultation- $75 hourly
Orchard maintenance plans are intended to improve the productivity and health of existing orchard crops.
We co-develop our plans with land owners through a iterative process. The plan includes 1 month of consultation via phone or email. ( In-person consultation can be arranged at a small additional price).
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR ORCHARD MAINTENANCE PLAN?
One-hour site visit and one soil sample, lab results and recommendations for amending soil for the project area;
Standard soil fertility lab tests & recommendations for amending nutrient imbalances in the soil;
Soil health lab tests & recommendations for adding carbon and biological amendments to build soil health in your orchard system;
Orchard map;
Orchard management goals;
Per tree and total project yield estimates by crop type;
Revenue projections by crop type and multiple market channels;
5 to 10 year maintenance plan and projections for your main tree crops;
List of equipment and types of labor activities for orchard maintenance and harvest;
General cost estimates of inputs and labor for orchard maintenance;
Fertilizer recommendations based on the soil and leaf tissue reports and the nutrient requirements for one main tree crops;
General analysis of pest and disease pressure & recommended control measures for one main tree crop;
Unlimited updates to projected yield estimates by crop type;
Unlimited updates to the market prices and additions of market channels and associated projected revenue;
Access to the plan for one year to make your own edits or updates;
Potential tons per year of carbon sequestration projected by crop type;
Potential contribution towards collective fruit production goals of ulu, citrus, mango and avocado for North Shore agriculture lands.
Add ons:
Drone photography - $250
Fertilizer recommendations based on the soil and leaf tissue reports and the nutrient requirements for additional tree crop - $375
General analysis of pest and disease pressure & recommended control measures for one main tree crop; $375
Orchard installation plan - $995
Additional acreage (beyond 1 acre) or additional projects (e.g. windbreak project-level plan and an orchard project-level plan). (Price varies, estimate required).
Irrigation plan and water use estimates by crop(s). (Price varies, estimate required)