Apple-Crop: peach pruning

When is the perfect window for pruning peaches in central Mass? Thanks, John Bunker -- The 'Apple-Crop' LISTSERV is sponsored by the Virtual Orchard and managed by Win Cowgill and Jon C

Re: Apple-Crop: peach pruning

John, the best time is just before bloom, so in the next couple of weeks would be best.  Certainly, it is no problem to prune for a week or more after bloom as well. -- Wes john bunker wrote: When is the perfect window for pruning peaches in central Mass? Thanks, John Bunker

Re: Apple-Crop: peach pruning

Not sure about Mass. however I would think several weeks before bud swell to petal fall. But prefer to finish before bloom. Evan B. Milburn,Grower Milburn Orchards Inc. 1495 Appleton Rd. Elkton, Maryland Phone 410-398-1349 Fax 410-398-4

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