There are several reasons to thin tree fruits: to increase fruit size, ensure a good crop each year, and protect limbs from breakage. Learn how to thin various types of fruit trees.
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Steve Renquist |
May 2015 |
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Credit: Jennifer Alexander, Oregon State University (Cropped from original)
What a pleasure it is to bite into a crisp, sweet apple you grew yourself. But when you start adding up the labor and expenses involved in growing your own fruit, the prospect can become less appetizing.