Orchard thinning and marketing shape western fruit success
An Idaho paper surveys orchard practices, noting thinning costs, proper fruit size, and the marketing challenge. It cites a case of overburdened trees, stresses timely thinning, and argues successful western fruit growth relies on smart supervision, irrigation, and businesslike handling of packing and sales. It highlights immigrant labor, local notices, and community events amid agricultural life.
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Jonathan
Louis Ovehard
Frui
America
Lecture on Care of the Western Orchard Continued
The talk discusses irrigation timing for peaches, noting that withholding water late in the season slows tree development, while excessive watering before maturity enlarges wood growth and reduces fruit size. A balanced approach suggests moderate early-season watering to grow a normal size tree, with ample supply during fruit development to prevent stunted yields.
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