Fruit trees require a lot of maintenance so that they continue to grow well and last a long time. All trees are therefore pruned by hand every year.
Pruning
Pruning is a vital activity in any fruit-growing operation. It is essential for maintaining tree health. As the saying goes, “Pruning is growth.”
Pruning keeps trees vigorous by stimulating new shoots. These young branches produce higher-quality fruit. Therefore, it’s important to keep trees well-covered with youthful growth. The best apples, in terms of size, quality, and color, grow on these fresh shoots.
Pruning technique
Our pruning method is straightforward: branches older than three years are cut back to a stub. New shoots will sprout from these stubs in the next growing season. Using this approach, our trees can remain productive for at least 20 years.
