Pruning Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida

Pruning is an essential part of blueberry production and is used to help establish new plantings; promote postharvest growth of new foliage and fruiting wood; balance vegetative and reproductive growth; reduce disease and certain insect pressure; assist in harvesting efficiency; and promote new can...

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Main Authors: Doug Phillips, Jeffrey Williamson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2020-03-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://ojs.test.flvc.org/edis/article/view/117782
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Summary:Pruning is an essential part of blueberry production and is used to help establish new plantings; promote postharvest growth of new foliage and fruiting wood; balance vegetative and reproductive growth; reduce disease and certain insect pressure; assist in harvesting efficiency; and promote new cane growth and plant longevity. This new 3-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department is a discussion of pruning practices on southern highbush blueberry in Florida. Written by Douglas A. Phillips and Jeffrey G. Williamson. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1359
ISSN:2576-0009