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It sounds like you may have been a bit early on the pruning. Mid June
candle removal is the general practice in the New Orleans area. I've
been busy today doing just that on several jbp's. But no harm is done.
It's just that the new buds have an even longer growing season going
into next year. Matt's advice sounds solid. But when reducing to two
buds, be very careful not to damage the remaining ones. They're all
you've got.

Here's a before, during and after series of the work done today.

BTW, is this Robert?

David

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