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June Drop in Apples: It is a Good Thing

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Patty Doll

Welcome rains have come to the orchard this week.  Conditions were getting dry and we were concerned about the new plantings and the stress that the trees were undergoing because of the lack of rain. Things are looking better now. “June … Continue reading →

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June Orchard Update

Posted on June 16, 2013 by david

June has brought forth beautiful fruit development.  Sufficient rains and warm temperatures have contributed to the growth of the apples and peaches.  The fruit is quite visible now as one walks through the orchards.  The growth of the vegetation in the … Continue reading →

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Thinning of developing apple fruit

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Patty Doll

  Recent warm temperatures have provided excellent pollination for the apple trees.  Although temperatures did dip to freezing and below two consecutive nights last week, we feel the damage is minimal.  Any damage that did occur just caused a little … Continue reading →

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