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Sep 8, 1999, 3:00:00 AM9/8/99
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Hi,
Can anyone tell me how late I must leave pruning my 10 year old apple tree.
It has only cropped 4 ( precious ) apples which I believe I should be
picking now.
Any thoughts appreciated
Regards
News
Kay Easton
Sep 8, 1999, 3:00:00 AM9/8/99
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In article <uEwB3.118$xd3....@newreader.ukcore.bt.net>, News
<sgod...@lineone.net> writes
>Hi,
>
>Can anyone tell me how late I must leave pruning my 10 year old apple tree.
>
>It has only cropped 4 ( precious ) apples which I believe I should be
>picking now.
<sgod...@lineone.net> writes
>Hi,
>
>Can anyone tell me how late I must leave pruning my 10 year old apple tree.
>
>It has only cropped 4 ( precious ) apples which I believe I should be
>picking now.
The apples are ready for picking if they come off easily when you gently
lift them.
Why only 4? Biennial bearing - it cropped heavily last year? Or the
pollinator has been removed?
Pruning is best left until after leaf drop.
--
Kay Easton
Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/garden/
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