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Q&A – Can I thin a peach tree by removing blossoms?

Question:
Can I thin a peach tree by removing blossoms?
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Answer:

You should wait until the small peaches are beginning to grow. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says pruning in late winter will remove some fruit. Also, a late freeze will remove some blooms and young fruit. Then you should go in and thin to about 4 fruit per foot of branch.

Related Videos:
Thinning Peaches
Pruning Nectarines, Peaches, and Plums

Related Resources:
Fruit Trees: Thinning Young Fruit
Home Fruit Production: Peach and Nectarine Culture
Fruit Thinning
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