Periodicity in Carob Tree (Year of Existence, Year of None)
One of the common situations encountered by carob growers is that the tree yields abundant crops one year and significantly less the next year. This situation, popularly known as the "year of existence – year of none", is called periodicity (alternative or irregular yielding) in horticulture. Sources define carob as a species that shows significant periodicity, especially when growing conditions are poor.
Read MoreHow to prune a carob tree?
Carob is a tree that requires little pruning, unlike many fruit trees that require regular pruning every year. Once a solid crown skeleton has been established on the young tree, a light maintenance pruning is often sufficient. The difficulty in healing large cuts and the formation of fruit largely on old wood require moderate pruning of carob.
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