Peach Thinning: The Secret to Bigger Fruit

Why You MUST Thin Your Peach Trees & How to Do It Right
In this step-by-step video, we walk through an entire fruit thinning session on a mature peach tree to show exactly when, where, and how to thin your peaches for the best fruit size, quality, and tree health. Farmer Richard breaks down the logic behind spacing, branch structure, and timing — all while thinning a real tree with live examples. If you’ve ever wondered why your peaches stay small or why branches snap under the weight, this is the guide for you.

🛠️ Learn:
When is the best time to thin peaches?
Why proper fruit spacing (4–6 inches) matters
How to avoid overloading weak branches
Whether you should aim for volume or quality
Real-life tips on how to remove stubborn peaches without damaging branches
How pruning and thinning work together for stronger, healthier trees
Common peach tree problems like doubles, rubbing scars, and runts

Whether you're growing peaches for a farmers market, a family harvest, or just to win that blue ribbon at the county fair — this video gives you the hands-on tools and strategy to get it right.

👩‍🌾 This video is part of our Peach Tree Care Series, including pruning, sunburn prevention, pest management, and harvesting tips:    • How to Grow Better Peaches  

0:08 Introduction
0:52 When to Thin Peaches
2:16 Strategy for Thinning
3:00 Choosing a Desired Size
3:58 Picturing the Space Needed
5:07 Ideal Spacing for Peaches
5:45 Step by Step
9:35 How to Carefully Pull Off
10:10 More Step By Step
20:18 Using Extra Supports During Fruiting
20:48 Completed Tree

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