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At the Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station

Pruning Blueberries

March 8, 2023 by Jennifer Morganthaler

We started pruning blueberry shrubs today. The best time to prune blueberry shrubs is while they are dormant but before the buds begin to swell. Here in Missouri for us the best time is late February to early March. The buds are already starting to swell on some of the varieties here at the station, so we have to be careful not to damage them. It is best to prune them on a cold … [Read more...] about Pruning Blueberries

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Pruning Workshop

March 3, 2023 by Jennifer Morganthaler

It was a cold and muddy day for the pruning workshop, but several people braved the weather and attended.  Susanne and Randy discussed pruning tools and types of cuts and pruning methods for Apple, Peach, Pear and Grape. We then separated into two groups and Susanne discussed grape pruning, gave a demonstration and answered questions.  Randy, Tom, and Shelia demonstrated Apple, … [Read more...] about Pruning Workshop

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Pruning Catawba Grapes

December 1, 2022 by Jennifer Morganthaler

Catawba grapes are one of our hardier grape varieties, so we prune them earlier in the dormant season than the more cold tender varieties.  We started pruning Monday, November, 28th. Based upon suggested pruning formulas and pruning weights we are leaving 20 buds this year.  Pruning weight was down from last year in the research vineyard, in part because it is and older … [Read more...] about Pruning Catawba Grapes

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Pruning Workshop

March 18, 2022 by Jennifer Morganthaler

Rain or shine, we weren't kidding. We were lucky and caught a break in the rain and were able to have the hands on pruning workshop today.  Susanne, Randy, Tom, Shelia and Jennifer discussed pruning tools, types of cuts and pruning methods for Apple, Peach, Pear and Grape.  The group received a demonstration and got to do some hands on pruning. … [Read more...] about Pruning Workshop

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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

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