Eliminating undersize fruit in the field cuts drying costs and may improve your bottom line. FIELD sizing prunes won't pay off in all situations, but it may be helpful for some growers depending on conditions, says Steve Sibbett, Tulare County, CA, farm advisor. Last season, with a moderate to heavy crop and generally small-sized fruit in some orchards, field sizing was used by growers to maximize dry yield and fruit size while minimizing drying costs.
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