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["Doreen Howard" <doreenh@ticon.net>]

Ed Fackler wrote:
>      Fireblight is best managed by several influences (aside from the use
of
> strep.).  Light pruning during the early years is possibly the most
> beneficial
> thing one can do (not do!).  All trees are hyper sensative to fireblight
> when
> they are young and vigorous (with an overly active growth).  And any
severe
> pruning will only enhance this rank growth.

Is this true of all apple varieties?  How about pears?

Doreen Howard, who learns every day from this listserv.