1. Count Mainstem Nodes
   Ex.: Nodes = 14
2. Determine node of first fruiting branch(FFB)
   Ex.: FFB = 6
3. Determine Number of Vegetative Branches (VB) Ex.: FFB = 6
   Therefore, VB = 5 or FFB - 1 = VB = 5
4. Count number of aborted sites

   Pre-bloom:	first position only
   Post first bloom:	first two fruiting sites
   Ex.:	Aborts = 7 (first 2 positions)

5. Determine total fruiting sites

   Total fruiting branches:	FB = Nodes - VB
   	Sites = FB x 2
   Ex.:	14 Nodes - 5 VB = 9
   	9 FB x 2 sites = 18 sites

6. Calculate % Fruit Retention (FR)
   Retained sites = Total sites - Aborts
   %FR = (retained sites/total sites) x 100
   Ex.: 18 sites - 7 aborts = 11 retained positions
   %FR = (11 retained sites/18 total sites) X 100 = 61%
   
7. Refer to UA Baselines
   
   1. for stage of growth
   2. Heat Units After Planting (HUAP)

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