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Farm Fact Friday #3

4/30/2021

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Happy farm fact Friday! Ever wondered how we decide where to plant? Here’s one of the things we look for! .
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Grafting Hopeful!

4/29/2021

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We’re testing out a few new grafts this season and have high hopes that they take! To graft a new type of branch we cut down to the cambium layer on both pieces and seal them up tight to grow together. This season we grafted some pluots and ginger gold apples onto existing trunks!
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Who loves Spring?

4/27/2021

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Who else loves spring? We just can’t get enough!
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Prunings

4/26/2021

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Did you know that each individual tree is pruned by hand throughout the winter? We finished last month and this is the last row of clippings to gather up! . Questions? Let us know!
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Farm Fact Friday #2

4/23/2021

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Happy Farm Fact Friday! We love blossom season - it smells amazing and they’re absolutely stunning □ . Have questions? Let us know in the comments! . #farmfactfriday #blossoms #yum #smallfarm #utah
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Before & After Blossom Thinning

4/22/2021

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This is what it looks like before and after thinning - we might even go for a second round! . Questions? Let us know!
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Big Beautiful Fruit

4/21/2021

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The answer? □□□blossom thinning! The ropes attached to the tractor drag through the nectarine branches to knock off some of the tree’s blossoms - this is the secret to big, juicy fruit!
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Guesses??????????

4/20/2021

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Any guesses as to what’s going on here? Let us know what you think in the comments!
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Farm Fact Friday #1

4/19/2021

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In just a few years we’ll harvest peaches in our newest orchard! . Have questions? Ask us in the comments!
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After the tires from the planter cover the roots, middle Fred follows by scooting dirt into the trench and packing it down around the tree. We pack the dirt in tight to eliminate underground air pockets and give the roots their best chance to flourish. .

4/16/2021

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