Stone Fruit: The Evolution Of Mechanical Blossom Thinning In Peaches

摘要

MECHANICAL blossom thinning was introduced to the peach industry in the last decade and we are still learning how to use this new technology. Although the change will be gradual, these new devices will have a profound effect on how peaches are grown.The concept of blossom thinning is straightforward — removing excess blossoms saves nutrients so the remaining blossoms can develop into larger fruit.