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<pre>Brian

If one has a 3-5% fruit set then things are going OK. Do not forget the first
abscission however, about 4-6 weeks from set. You could lose the lot or gain
enduring set of about >80% if conditions are right. If water (irrigation) is to
play a part in the scheme of things it is at this stage. Much has been written
about how much and when but if you aint got it at this stage (fruit set then
first abscission) you wont have no fruit to pick my friends.

Regards
Peter Caird
caird@origin.net.au
www.victorianolivegroves.com



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