Winter Pruning of Pistachio Trees
A new video series showing techniques for winter pruning of pistachio trees at Kyalite Pistachios. The trees are modified central leader from year 1 through to year 4 with Andrew Bowring sharing his knowledge.
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Fourth Winter:
Pistachio Pruning Videos
A series of short videos featuring Robert Beede, Kings County Farm Advisor, and Chris Wiley, Ranch Manager Agri-World, in commercial pistachio orchards in Madera Co., California, demonstrating the pruning and training of pistachios from planting to maturity.
Pistachio Pruning & Training – The First & Second Years
Pistachio Pruning & Training – Years 3 to 5
Pistachio Pruning & Training – Years 6 to 8
Pistachio Pruning & Training – The Mature Tree part 1 of 3: Using hand shears.
Pistachio Pruning & Training – The Mature Tree part 2 of 3: Removing unproductive lower limbs.
Pistachio Pruning & Training – The Mature Tree part 3 of 3: Using pole shears.
A great link for more-detailed videos: Robert Beede’s Kings Co. website