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Originally Posted by Nematode
Per plant productivity may be affected by pruning method, but single stem pruning yield per area can be very high.
Depends on plant density. Single stem spacing typically 12-18" double row with 4' row spacing.
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Agree. Many factors influence productivity in addition to pruning method. Single stem - properly done - can give the highest yield. Done incorrectly it can give a horrible yield. The number of stems is just one factor out of many.
The same can be said for any other pruning or no prune method.
I grow mainly single stem lean and lower 18" spacing, but if my daughter, dog or disease take out a neighboring plant I'll let another stem grow to fill in the space. With our hot, humid, sunny weather with moderate disease and pest pressures this works good.