Rivers pruning is a type of pruning mentioned in Pons' book. "The Fig Trees of the Baleric Islands." He describes a form of pinching that commercial growers use to increase production and to time harvests for a second main crop late in the season. I've even accomplished the technique here, so I know it works, but it's not for everyone. You need a long growing season, but this is cash money for anyone trying to extend their harvest or to avoid monsoon season in the South.

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