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Old 04-30-2015, 06:25 PM   #34 (permalink)
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Default Re: What are the Best Dwarf Varieties for Containers for the Midwest? Dwarf Gros Mich

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Originally Posted by SSP View Post
The picture you posted of the cut stem, its possible to grow out fruit on a cut stem? How?
If you search around on the org you'll find some threads on this topic.

The short answer is that it is possible, but relies on luck or great ability to time when to cut to ensure you have an adequate number of leaves emerge before the bunch does to fill the fruit. Without enough leaf surface area to provide carbohydrates to fill the fruits, you'll end up with small fruit or fruit that never fill. I have unintentionally done some experiments like this my yard.
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