Otherwise, fruits will be small, and the trees will become biennial in bearing habit. Bamboo poles of various lengths are used. Cover the top 12 inches with a piece of garden house to reduce injury to the branches. The excess fruits may be removed by rubbing and tapping. Avoid hard blows, as all of the fruits will be knocked off for a considerable distance from the point of contact.
Early thinning is recommended.
Start thinning as soon as danger of frost has passed. This information is for educational purposes only. References to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. This information becomes public property upon publication and may be printed verbatim with credit to MSU Extension. Reprinting cannot be used to endorse or advertise a commercial product or company.