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Crop load managementi. What is the optimum crop load and post-bloom thinning for yield/size?Results (Van at Reids Fruit - same trends inSweetheart):• 14-33 T/Ha• Fruit weight and diameter lower at highcrop load• Sugar, acid and firmness lower at highercrop load• Cracking 59% at low crop load comparedto 18% at high – a challenge!7060504030201001 bud/spur2 buds/spur4 buds/spur
Crop load managementii. When is the best time to thin to the targets?2010/11 results (using Van):• Fruit from thinning at dormant or FB larger• % Cracking similar• Fruit from 4 and 6 wAFB less colour• Sugar, TA and firmness similar60Audrey and Hawa thinningSweetheart 6 wAFB50403020100DormantFull bloom (FB)2 wAFB4 wAFB6 wAFB
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