Last year, DH thinned the fruit down to 50% of what the tree bore, especially concerned about the pears on the ends of the branches getting so heavy they could break the branches.
Thursday, April 04, 2013
No Partridge, Just a Pear Tree
But what a tree! It's so thoroughly covered with blooms, that if even 25% of the blooms pollinate and bear fruit, the tree will fall over from the weight of the fruit.
Last year, DH thinned the fruit down to 50% of what the tree bore, especially concerned about the pears on the ends of the branches getting so heavy they could break the branches.
Last year, DH thinned the fruit down to 50% of what the tree bore, especially concerned about the pears on the ends of the branches getting so heavy they could break the branches.
Jealous!
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Laura
promise of deliciousness to come!
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