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  • From: anton ptak <antonptak@gmail.com>
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  • Subject: [NAFEX] crop load on young trees
  • Date: Sun, 15 May 2011 20:17:32 -0500

I have some Ginger Gold and Haralson on M.7 in their 3rd year (planted 2009) that look like they are doing well, and may set a decent number of fruits this year, but I'm not sure if the trees could take it. The caliper is probably not more than 1 1/2 inches. If, after thinning, I left 40 apples on these trees, would this be detrimental to the production in future years? I'm trying to figure out how much to leave on. I also have some Chestnut crabs that look a bit more sturdy, at more than 2" caliper, that I could visualize a good 40-50 apples per tree, since the fruit is a bit smaller.

What are others experiences in allowing young trees to crop at appropriate amounts?

Thanks,
Anton Ptak
zone 4a western WI





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