How an Apple Grower Approaches Pruning | Nestor Isaac Garcia

How does a commercial apple grower decide which branches to prune—and which ones to leave alone? We visited Washington apple grower Nestor Garcia to talk about his approach to pruning, what he's learned since getting into commercial growing, and how backyard fruit growers can apply those lessons to their own trees. 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Why pruning matters for fruit production 01:45 Adjusting pruning based on the previous year's growth 02:35 Pruning and alternate bearing 03:19 Pruning advice for backyard apple growers 04:14 Why homeowners shouldn't be afraid to prune 05:09 Why young apple trees need time to establish 06:02 Different trees require different pruning approaches 06:28 Using AI to help with pruning decisions ABOUT NESTOR ISAAC GARCIA Nestor's interest in growing started long before he became a commercial apple grower. After working in banking, he and his father purchased an orchard in 2019. Today, Nestor continues to farm while working as a crop insurance agent. He brings a practical perspective to growing fruit, combining hands-on experience with a willingness to keep learning and experimenting. CONTACT NESTOR — CROP INSURANCE Nestor Isaac Garcia https://www.leavitt.com/sloan/staff/i... ABOUT POLLENPRO We're meeting with commercial fruit growers to learn what works in their orchards and how backyard growers can apply those lessons to their own trees. Visit PollenPro: https://pollenpro.com Thanks to Nestor for taking the time to share his experience. #FruitTreePruning #AppleTrees #BackyardOrchard