Thinning:
Carbohydrate Model:
There have been lots of questions rolling in about thinning this week. Just to reiterate, temperatures over 70°F are great for thinning.
For those of you who are worried about overthinning, this model will let you know when you are in danger of overthinning (See image below). If anyone is unsure, I’m happy to run the models for you and let you know what they say about your specific location and conditions. You’ll need to provide your green-tip date, bloom date, and percent flowering spurs. The model can be found at: https://newa.cornell.edu/apple-carbohydrate-thinning/