SIVAL d'Or: GRADILIS introduces Ypsilon®.

Ypsilon: Revolutionary Innovation for the "Orchards of Tomorrow®". A patented system for creating two-axis trees!
Ypsilon®, an exclusive innovation patented by GRADILIS, is a cutting-edge solution to the challenges of modern fruit production. Designed for narrow or 2D orchards, Ypsilon® promises to save time, increase profits and prepare orchards for future mechanized harvesting, especially of apples.
Time optimization in the orchard
One of the main benefits of Ypsilon® is its significant impact on time management in the orchard. Thanks to the unique technique of forming a Y-shaped rootstock on which two scions are positioned, orchard management becomes more efficient. The double-axis structure gives better access to the fruit, making harvesting and manual thinning quicker and easier.
A Pioneering Discovery in Double Axis Grafting
The creation of double-axis grafted plants represented a major challenge. GRADILIS explored numerous methods before finding the optimum solution. In the end, it was Thibault Vasseur, Production Manager at GRADILIS, who developed a reliable system with good reproducibility, two balanced axes and a high success rate. This innovative method, never before envisaged, has marked a significant advance in fruit production.
Generating Profits through Superior Production
Trials carried out by CTIFL and the La Morinière station have shown that orchards using double-axis trees come into production more quickly and offer higher yields than traditional systems. The presence of two axes increases productivity, ensuring a more abundant harvest. This increase in yield contributes directly to a significant improvement in profits over the life of the orchard.
Prepared for mechanization and robotization
Ypsilon® also stands out for its compatibility with emerging mechanization and robotization tools. Innovations such as strippers for fruit coloring and Eclairvale® for mechanical thinning are designed to work optimally in narrow orchards. By integrating Ypsilon®, orchards become compatible with these technologies, easing the transition to more automated production and reducing labor requirements.
The future of orchards with Ypsilon® and modern rootstocks
The combination of Ypsilon® with resistant modern rootstocks and new GRADILIS varietal creations represents the future of orchards. This combination not only maximizes yields and profits, but also prepares orchards for the next agricultural revolution: the robotization of harvesting. By adopting solutions like Ypsilon® now, growers are well positioned to take advantage of future technological advances.

Ypsilon® is more than just an innovation; it's a complete transformation of the way orchards are designed and managed. By offering time savings, increased productivity and preparation for future mechanization, Ypsilon® represents a strategic investment for any fruit grower wishing to prepare for tomorrow's challenges. With Ypsilon® and GRADILIS solutions, orchards are not only more profitable, but also ready for a new era of automated, efficient farming.