Pruning Blueberries in Florida1 Davies, F. S. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS The pruning of blueberries is a well-established horticultural practice that has a number of useful purposes. Pruning balances shoot and root size for newly planted bushes, controls plant size, balances crop load, and is useful for removal of dead or unproductive wood, a practice that improves light penetration and flower bud ...

Blueberry Gardener's Guide 1 Jeff Williamson and Paul Lyrene2 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this publication is to provide home gardeners with basic information on growing blueberries in Florida. Commercial growers, and those interested in more detailed information on growing blueberries in Florida, are encouraged to purchase Commercial Blueberry Production in Florida , SP-179 from the University ...

Growing Pears In Florida1 T. E. Crocker and W. B. Sherman2 Pears are satisfactory fruit for the home orchard. Some pears are adapted and produce in abundance, while others do not thrive in the warm climate of Florida. Cultivars that grow quite well throughout north Florida may not be adapted in central Florida. Floradahome, Hood, and Pineapple are the only cultivars recommended for trial south ...