Pruning a Fig Tree in the Summer to DOUBLE Production

The video explains how to increase fig tree production using a technique called Rivers pruning, which involves pinching off the apical buds of select branches to promote branching and increased fruit yield. By identifying branches with larger leaves, which indicate better sunlight exposure, and removing their growth tips, multiple new shoots can form, leading to a potential doubling of fruit production. The method is demonstrated on various fig trees, showing significant improvements in fruit yield and tree density based on past experiments.

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Introduction (0:00):
Explanation of increasing fig tree production using Rivers pruning.
Pinching (0:30):
Explanation of pinching technique to remove apical buds for branching.
Apical dominance (1:02):
Removing the apical bud changes tree hormones, promoting branching.
Leaf size indicator (3:14):
Identifying branches for pruning by observing leaf size.
Pruning demonstration (4:21):
Demonstration of removing the apical bud to promote branching.
Branch multiplication (5:27):
Pruned branches can multiply into several new shoots.
Main crop timing (6:00):
Discussion on how pruning affects main crop timing and production.
Experiment results (8:09):
Summary of past experiments showing positive results from pruning.
Selective pruning (9:17):
Explanation of selectively pruning branches to enhance tree density.
Tree-specific pruning (10:26):
Adjusting pruning techniques based on individual tree characteristics.

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