Apple Thinning 2024

What is Apple Thinning?

Apple thinning refers to the process of removing excess fruit from apple trees in the early stages of growth. The goal of thinning is to reduce the number of apples on each tree, allowing the remaining fruit to grow larger, healthier, and more uniform in size. Thinning is particularly important in high-density orchards, which are common in Hawke’s Bay, where trees are spaced closer together to optimize land use and production efficiency.