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vigorous with a good development of 

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In berry growing, remember that good 

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 the most important, to grow, develop 

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 and buds for next season's fruit. Second, 

 to mature the fruit, which depends very 

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GARDENING. 



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SPRAYING. 



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 The bulletin notes in concise form the 

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