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  • From: list@ginda.us
  • To: NAFEX <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [NAFEX] Apple bagging/thinning
  • Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 07:03:10 -0400

Well, I've been out of town, and I finally bagged my apples. It was too late - every one was already damaged. I figured I'd go ahead and try to prevent additional damage, and get some practice. I ended up keeping 3 apples on one cultivar and 2 on the other, which is enough to taste if they make it through the season.

But I had a lot of trouble thinning. It was hard prying those little apples off the tree, and I think I killed one of the "keepers" in the attempt. I just plucked them. What should I do, use heavy-duty scissors, or pruning clippers?

I did learn that I can't wait until "cherry" size to bag. Next year, I will try bagging the whole clusters as soon as they set, then un- bag to thin and re-bag the remainder. Of course, the crab apples on the same tree all look perfect.

thanks,
Ginda




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