Zenport 1/4" Girdling Knife

The Zenport 1/4" Girdling Knife is a forged stainless steel tool with a wood handle, designed for girdling fruit plants to increase fruit size and bring harvest earlier. Its 1/4" cut blade removes a precise strip of bark, a practice long used on peaches, nectarines, and grapes.

At a glance

• Blade: 1/4" cut blade design
• Construction: Forged stainless steel
• Handle: Wood
• Purpose: Girdling fruit plants to increase fruit size and earliness
• Common crops: Peaches, nectarines, and grapes

Best for

• Girdling peaches and nectarines in orchards
• Vineyard and grape girdling programs
• Encouraging larger fruit and earlier harvest
• Growers following established cultural practices

How to use

Use the 1/4" blade to remove a clean, shallow strip of bark tissue from the trunk or cane at the recommended stage of growth. Make a controlled cut to the proper depth so the bark strip is removed without damaging the wood beneath. Clean and dry the blade after use to protect the forged stainless steel edge.

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