Training and Pruning Apple and Pear Trees
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (523 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0961502711 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 166 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Decent guide, but overly "scholarly" for the layman Daniel delSobral I recently bought a house that's sited on an old apple orchard, so I was looking for information on apple tree pruning.On the one hand, this is a very comprehensive book, with a wealth of information I have not found elsewhere. On the other hand, it reads like a collection of academic (Agriculture Science) papers that have been bound and published as a book. For example, every chapter ends with three pages of references to other academic papers. Also, there is quite a bit of information that's only relevant to professional growers, like pruning and training trees so that they may be mechanically harvested.So, from the perspective of an "amat. Training and Pruning Apple and Pear Trees Michael W. Rickert This book is for the professional and the amateur. It is one of the best books on the subject.
This handbook collects, summarizes and organizes current information on the principles and practices of pruning apple and pear trees. It explains reasons for pruning, how and why trees respond to pruning, and shows in detail various types of pruning cuts and their effects.