Pomegranate pruning technical points

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1. Winter pruning

2. Spring pruning

3. Summer pruning

4. Autumn pruning

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Pomegranates are pruned differently in each season. Prune large and small branches in winter to give new branches room to grow. But do not cut off the fruiting branches to avoid affecting the fruit setting rate. In spring, the ratio of fruiting branches and vegetative branches should be adjusted to about 1:5. It is also necessary to thin the buds in time and cut off the bell-shaped flower buds and tube-shaped flower buds. Fruits should be thinned appropriately in summer and smaller fruits should be removed to make the nutrient supply more concentrated. Autumn is mainly about thinning and root pruning to promote the growth of new roots.

1. Winter pruning

1. Winter pruning

Winter is the dormant period of the pomegranate tree. At this time, it stops growing and pruning will not cause harm. First prune the large branches, leaving only three main branches. The distance between them should be about 80-100 centimeters, leaving a certain amount of space for growth. Then prune the branches thinner and thinner the upper and outer parts of the crown. The branches in the inner chamber can be slightly denser, but cannot overlap. The fruiting branches with flower buds should be retained. If there are too many, some thin branches can be thinned out. In addition, 3-5 vegetative branches should be left on each fruiting branch.

2. Spring pruning

Spring Pomegranate trees begin to bud, and pruning should be done before they bloom, usually in April-May. At this time, pruning is mainly to adjust the ratio of fruiting branches to vegetative branches, and control it between 1:5 and 1:15. If there are too many fruit branches, the nutrient supply will be insufficient and the fruit will not grow large. In addition, the buds and flowers must be thinned out in time. Cut off bell-shaped flowers and tube-shaped flowers, leaving only gourd-shaped flowers.

3. Summer pruning

Summer Pomegranate trees begin to bear fruit, and pruning is usually carried out from June to July. Smaller fruits need to be cut off to allow concentrated supply of nutrients. Diseased and insect-prone fruits should also be pruned to prevent the spread of pests and diseases. In addition, proper thinning of branches is required, and dense branches and leggy branches should be cut off to ensure internal ventilation and light transmission. If the main branches grow too close, you need to pull the branches appropriately to keep the distance between them at about 80-100 cm.

Four. Autumn pruning

Autumn This is the fruit growth stage of the pomegranate tree and should be pruned from August to October. Prune off overly dense branches to allow the fruit to see light and promote the growth of flower buds. At the same time, the roots should be pruned to promote the growth of new roots and improve cold resistance, which is beneficial to winter.

2. Spring pruning

3. Summer pruning

4. Autumn pruning

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