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Orchard & Landscape

Manage orchards and tree profiles, track bloom and harvest cycles, plan landscape projects, manage crews, and monitor forestry operations.

🍎Orchard Management

  1. In the Farm tab, tap "Orchard" and then "+ New Orchard."
  2. Map your orchard layout with tree positions.
    Enter or GPS-mark individual tree locations. Verdix supports standard layouts: grid, quincunx (offset rows), hedgerow, and custom. Specify row spacing and tree spacing.
  3. Add tree profiles for each variety.
    Record: variety, rootstock, planting year, expected first bearing year, pollination requirements, spray schedule, and pruning style.
  4. Track tree health with annual inspections: vigor rating, disease history, pest pressure, and structural condition.
  5. Log spray applications with product, rate, target pest/disease, and weather conditions at application.
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Track individual tree yields at harvest to identify your best and worst performers. Over time, this data reveals which varieties, rootstocks, and locations produce the most fruit in your microclimate.
Orchards - North Ridge Orchard with blocks expanded (Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, SweeTango) and Bloom Tracker button
Orchards - North Ridge Orchard with blocks expanded (Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, SweeTango) and Bloom Tracker button
Orchards - All Blocks tab with variety details, spacing, and training systems
Orchards - All Blocks tab with variety details, spacing, and training systems
Orchards - Add New Orchard form
Orchards - Add New Orchard form

🌸Bloom & Harvest Tracker

  1. During bloom season, log bloom progression for each variety.
    Track stages: dormant, silver tip, green tip, tight cluster, pink, king bloom, full bloom, petal fall. Photos at each stage build a visual timeline.
  2. Monitor pollinator activity during bloom.
  3. Set harvest windows based on maturity indicators.
    For apples: starch-iodine test, brix (sugar) readings, firmness, days from full bloom, and seed color. Verdix calculates optimal pick date from these inputs.
  4. Log harvest data per block or per tree: bins picked, estimated weight, and quality grade.
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Full bloom date is the anchor for harvest timing in tree fruits. Record it precisely each year — most harvest windows are calculated as "days from full bloom."
Bloom Tracker - Phenology Stages timeline, filter by block, current status per block, and observation log
Bloom Tracker - Phenology Stages timeline, filter by block, current status per block, and observation log
Bloom Tracker - Log Phenology Observation form with block picker, stage chips (Petal Fall, Full Bloom, Tight Cluster), and date
Bloom Tracker - Log Phenology Observation form with block picker, stage chips (Petal Fall, Full Bloom, Tight Cluster), and date
Bloom Tracker - Observation Log entries showing stage progression (Tight Cluster, Green Tip, Silver Tip) with timestamps
Bloom Tracker - Observation Log entries showing stage progression (Tight Cluster, Green Tip, Silver Tip) with timestamps

🏡Landscape Projects

  1. In the Library tab, tap "Landscape" and then "+ New Project."
  2. Define the project scope: installation, renovation, or maintenance contract.
  3. Add plant lists with quantities, sizes, and wholesale pricing.
    If connected to the B2B portal, you can order plants directly from wholesale suppliers within the project.
  4. Schedule installation phases and assign crew members.
  5. Track project costs vs. budget and generate client invoices.
  • Project templates for common landscape types (foundation, patio, rain garden, etc.)
  • Plant list with wholesale cost and retail markup calculations
  • Crew scheduling with task assignments and time tracking
  • Photo documentation: before, during, and after
  • Client communication portal with project updates
Landscape Projects - All with 5 projects, $140,700 budget
Landscape Projects - All with 5 projects, $140,700 budget
Landscape Projects - Prospect filter
Landscape Projects - Prospect filter

👥Labor Management

  1. In Settings, tap "Team" and add crew members.
    Assign roles: crew lead, laborer, specialist. Set certifications: pesticide applicator, equipment operator, chainsaw safety.
  2. Create daily work orders with job sites, tasks, and time estimates.
  3. Track hours per project for accurate job costing.
  4. Manage certification expirations and training requirements.
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Accurate time tracking per project is the foundation of profitable landscape work. Review job cost reports monthly to identify which project types are most profitable.
Labor Management - Clock In, Worker Roster, Today's Time Entries, Weekly Summary, and Compliance Reminder
Labor Management - Clock In, Worker Roster, Today's Time Entries, Weekly Summary, and Compliance Reminder
Labor Management - Weekly Summary with hours/wages, Compliance Reminder with federal break laws and youth worker restrictions
Labor Management - Weekly Summary with hours/wages, Compliance Reminder with federal break laws and youth worker restrictions
Labor Management - Add Worker form with name, role selector (Owner/Manager/Add Worker/Intern), hourly rate, phone, emergency contact, and certifications
Labor Management - Add Worker form with name, role selector (Owner/Manager/Add Worker/Intern), hourly rate, phone, emergency contact, and certifications

🌲Forestry & Woodlot Management

  1. In the Farm tab, tap "Forestry" and add woodlot areas.
  2. Map timber stands with species composition and age class.
    Record dominant species, basal area, trees per acre, and site index. This data drives timber volume estimates.
  3. Create timber harvest plans with selective cut prescriptions.
  4. Track timber sales: volume (board feet or cords), species, buyer, and price.
  5. Monitor reforestation progress after harvest operations.
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A professional timber cruise every 10 years helps maximize the long-term value of your woodlot. Verdix stores historical data so you can track growth rates between cruises.
Timber Calculator - Doyle/Scribner rules, log entries, cruise results
Timber Calculator - Doyle/Scribner rules, log entries, cruise results
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