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jimroden

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« on: June 10, 2008, 10:43 »
I planted a couple of apple tree's last year and was told thast they will not bear fruit until two years after planting but i have loads shall i take the apples off  or leave them on to grow.
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« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2008, 10:51 »
They will weaken the growth of the trees Jim.  I would take most of them off and just leave a few to taste.

Trees which crop heavily one year often crop badly the next year (biannual bearing) so it's often a good idea to thin the crop if large anyway to ensure some fruit the next year.

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« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2008, 13:57 »
Quote from: "Aunt Sally"
They will weaken the growth of the trees Jim.  I would take most of them off and just leave a few to taste.

Trees which crop heavily one year often crop badly the next year (biannual bearing) so it's often a good idea to thin the crop if large anyway to ensure some fruit the next year.


Chhers aunt will it be ok to take them off today


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