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.