Should a pick most of the fruit this season until the tree gets stronger (maybe next season) or should I just monitor it and keep it steady? Also, any need to prune branches and when?

A: Yes, you need to thin the tree out. On an established tree you want to have the fruit spaced out approx 6" apart. Any fruit developing closer than that needs to be thinned out. This needs to be done every year, so you can't let the tree grow stronger to compensate, they just have been bred to produce heavier than they can really support.

Also, as this tree is in its first year in-ground, I strongly suggest removing ALL the fruit. This will let the tree focus it's energy on growing stronger, developing a good root system and branching pattern. You will end up rewarded with a better, stronger, and healthier tree down the line.

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