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At the Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station

Pruning and Training Young Pear Trees

January 15, 2020 by Jennifer Morganthaler

The young pear trees were pruned and trained today to help them develop the proper scaffolding. Photos to be posted later. … [Read more...] about Pruning and Training Young Pear Trees

Filed Under: Pruning Tagged With: Pears

Blueberry Pruning

March 27, 2019 by Jennifer Morganthaler

Randy, Jeremy, Shelia and Jennifer started pruning blueberries today.     … [Read more...] about Blueberry Pruning

Filed Under: Alternative crops, Pruning, Small Fruit Crops Tagged With: Blueberry

Fruit Tree and Grape Pruning Workshop

March 15, 2019 by Jennifer Morganthaler

We had around 30 people join us for the pruning workshop.  The group discussed pruning tools and sanitation of the tools.  Proper pruning cuts and the timing of those cuts were also discussed. Then the groups pruned grapes, new and old apple and peach trees. A big thank you to those that braved the cold and to Randy, Jeremy, Sheila and Susanne for teaching.   … [Read more...] about Fruit Tree and Grape Pruning Workshop

Filed Under: Apples, Events, Peaches, Pruning, Workshops

Blueberry Pruning

April 10, 2018 by Jennifer Morganthaler

The field crew finished pruning the blueberries.  The best time to prune is in late winter to early spring before new growth. Pruning Blueberries is important to maximize yields and quality throughout the life of the planting.  Pruning should be done every year, beginning at the time plants are set.  Early years, the object of pruning is to promote growth. Once plants are … [Read more...] about Blueberry Pruning

Filed Under: Pruning, Small Fruit Crops

Pruning Workshop

March 20, 2018 by Jennifer Morganthaler

The Pruning Workshop was held Saturday March 17.  Randy, Jeremy and Susanne led the demonstrations for the 35 individuals that braved the cold and windy day to learn about pruning fruit trees and small fruits. … [Read more...] about Pruning Workshop

Filed Under: Pruning, Workshops

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