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Pruning Your Fruit Tree
Various pruning techniques are used for each type of tree and with well-managed fruit trees your home orchard will be productive and enjoyable.Aim to have a balanced ratio of 1-,2-, and 3-year wood on a producing tree. Fruit production declines on 4-5-year wood. Pruning makes the fruit tree! Apples and Pears need dormant pruning (Dec.-Mar.)…
Strawberry Plug Culture Basics
Bed Preparation and Planting Strawberry plug production begins with raised beds arranged in double rows and irrigated with either drip or overhead systems. While plastic mulch is a common option, alternatives like landscape fabric or even bare soil can be used if weed control is not a top priority. We recommend a minimum raised bed…
