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Old 20-07-2005, 06:19 PM
Bob Hobden
 
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"Pam Moore" wrote
"Martin Sykes"
wrote:

If a single fruit is allowed to develop, will it be larger if it is nearer
the base or the tip of the plant? Or doesn't it matter?


I would think it would be best close to the plant, as nourishment has
a shorter distance to travel. Just cut the stem a short way after the
selected fruit. Maybe you should leave a leaf or two as with tomatoes
and grapes.


No don't cut the stems after the fruit, you need as much leaf as possible to
provide nutrients. Leave the plants alone, just remove any other fruit until
your chosen one stops growing.

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Bob
In Runnymede, 17 miles West of London