Agriculture Reference
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Figure 5.28
Cut nectarines and peaches to a triple bud
about 100-150 mm from last year's growth.
season's growth to a triple bud. These triple
buds will be made up of both fruiting and
vegetative buds. Cut about 100 to 150 mm
from last year's growth pruning to an
outward- and downward-facing bud
(see Figure 5.28).
Figure 5.26
The secondary branches should now be
open to promote general health and fruiting growth.
Figure 5.27
The initial renovation has been started and
future pruning will further refine its productivity and
beauty. The 'sticky' wood that is the remnants of the
previous long growth can be cut back to an outward- and
downward-facing bud in late winter.
Figure 5.29
Shorten citrus growth to an outward-facing
bud close to the previous seasons fruiting wood.
