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Peppers in the Greenhouse
... late summer for early winter production, fruit produced during months of low light conditions are often small or deformed. Supplemental light can be used to improve fruit quality during months with limited light ... during production. Harvest pepers with a sharp knife. cutting the junction between the fruit stem and the main stem. Fruit shoudl be picked when theya re 85% to 90% coloured since ...
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California Backyard Orchard - Irrigation
... Selection Propagation Preparation & Planting First Year Care Irrigation Pollination Pruning & Training Fertilization Fruit Thinning Pests & Diseases Harvest & Postharvest Fruits & Nuts Master Gardeners Calendars Glossary ... the maximum plant growth, fruit size, and yield. In some circumstances, however, a slight water stress induced at specific growth stages can improve fruit flavor, enhance sugar ...
homeorchard.ucdavis.edu

Fruit Disease Focus, August, 1997
... Although these diseases may appear separately, they are commonly found together on the same fruit. Typically fruit symptoms are observed by the first of July and become more easily found as ... tree canopy and thinning to separate fruit clusters. In addition to facilitating the drying of fruit after rain or dew, these practices favor better spray coverage and improve fruit quality. Both diseases are ...
www.caf.wvu.edu

Tree Fruit in the Home Garden
... is sufficient for young, nonbearing trees. Pruning The general purpose of pruning fruit trees is to regulate growth, improve fruit size and quality, control tree size, and reduce production costs. Pruning ... and weaken inner areas of the tree. Pruning Other Fruit Trees The general purpose of pruning fruit trees is to regulate growth, improve fruit size and quality, and reduce production costs. Pruning ...
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Physiology of Pruning Fruit Trees
... fruit trees are pruned to improve fruit quality by encouraging an appropriate balance between vegetative (wood) and reproductive (fruiting) growth. Annual pruning of fruit trees always reduces yield, but enhances fruit quality. Pruning increases fruit ...
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Growing Fruit Crops in Containers
... attractive mulch of bark, gravel or other material can be added to improve the appearance of the container. LIGHT Most fruit crops grow best in full sunlight, but some will do well ... Most fruit crops will produce fruit in containers, given time, good care, and adequate size and age. However, naturally large fruit trees will require larger container to bear much fruit, as the amount of fruit ...
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Pruning and Training Deciduous Fruit Trees for the Dooryard
... productivity. Aid in the development and maintenance of desirable tree size and shape. Increase fruit size and enhance fruit quality. Promote flower bud development throughout the tree canopy. Increase tree vigor ... and produce poor quality fruit. The primary objective is to open up the interior of the tree to light. This will help with flower and fruit development and improve insect and disease ...
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California Rare Fruit Growers, San Diego Chapter
... the California Rare Fruit Growers, San Diego Chapter! 2007: San Diego Fruit Festival Fruit of the Year: The Mango Next Meeting: Friday, November 17 ... to improve their gardening skills. Our meetings cover a wide variety of subjects such as selecting rare or semitropical fruit trees ... rare fruits in San Diego. New: Links to other fruit growing related sites including other CRFG Chapters. Important! If ...
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How to Fertilize Fruit Trees - eHow.com
... counted. Difficulty: Moderately Easy You may need to fertilize in spring to have your fruit trees perform at their best. Apples, pears, cherries, plums and apricots will all benefit ... Help Improve your Home's Curb Appeal! Find Prescreened Landscape, Deck & Fence Contractors at ServiceMagic.com Topics Addressed How to fertilize fruit trees When to fertilize fruit trees Procedure for fertilizing fruit ...
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Cornell Fruit Resources, Cornell University
... green-fruited respectively. 'Early Sulfur' - Yellow, hairy fruit with good flavor, but susceptible to mildew. 'Catherina' - Large green fruit. 'Achilles' - Large red fruit. Sources of gooseberry and currant plants can ... high moisture holding capacity are best. Incorporate organic matter (compost, peat, or manure) to improve the soil, particularly if it is somewhat sandy. The ideal soil pH is about ...
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