{"product_id":"zenport-1-4-girdling-knife","title":"Zenport 1\/4\" Girdling Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\" cut blade design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Girdling fruit plants to increase fruit size and earliness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon crops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaches, nectarines, and grapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGirdling peaches and nectarines in orchards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVineyard and grape girdling programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncouraging larger fruit and earlier harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowers following established cultural practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Grow Organic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Organic supplies gardeners and small farmers with dependable tools, seeds, and pest control solutions for productive, healthy growing spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50394530054422,"sku":"PK252","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/zenport-1-4-girdling-knife.jpg?v=1766095415","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/zenport-1-4-girdling-knife","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}