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Raspberries shoot thinned today

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The raspberries in grow bags were shoot thinned today. We want to maintain 4 – 5 shoots per bag (square foot) for production in the high tunnel.

The shoots are thinned to 6 per bag so we can ultimately have 4 - 5 per bag. The extra shoot is insurance.
The shoots are thinned to 6 per bag so we can ultimately have 4 – 5 per bag. The extra shoot is insurance.

 

Shelia waters the bagged raspberries after they have been thinned and moved into the high tunnel.
Shelia waters the bagged raspberries after they have been thinned and moved into the high tunnel.

 

Sarah (left), Shelia and Beth celebrate a job well done!
Sarah (left), Shelia and Beth celebrate a job well done!