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Pear tree training & pruning techniques

Orchard Management

Pear tree training and pruning techniques from the pear research orchard.

Topics:

Delayed heading
How to train pear trees into a 4 leader system on Open Tatura trellis
Cordon tree training for pear trees
Managing Leader Growth on Young Pear Trees
How to Notch dormant pear tree buds
Ripping or Rubbing? - Removing unwanted growth points on young pear trees
Automation in the orchard - picking and pruning platform

Videos:

Delayed heading
Training pear trees to 4 leader systems
Cordon tree training
Managing leader growth on young pear trees
How to Notch Dormant Pear Tree Buds
Removing unwanted growth points on young pear trees
Automation - picking and pruning platform

^{This project, AP12002 Profitable Pears: Maximising productivity and quality of new pear varieties, is funded by Agriculture Victoria with co-investment from Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited using the apple and pear levy and funds from the Australian Government}