Fruit tree pruning techniques

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1. Pruning method

2. Precautions

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Pruning a fruit tree focuses on shortening its bud tips, which helps concentrate nutrients and allows the branches to grow better. It is also necessary to prune the new shoots appropriately, as long as the young and tender parts at the top are cut off, it will help the fruit trees bloom and bear fruit. When the branches grow densely, they should be thinned out in time, and thin and long branches should be cut off. Be careful to use scissors after trimming.

1. Pruning method

1. Pruning method

1. Short cutting: This pruning method is to cut off the buds and tip segments on the branches, which can concentrate nutrients and help the branches to germinate better. grow. However, for newly planted fruits, do not prune too much, as it is easy to cause slow fruiting.

2. Topping: mainly for growing new shoots Just trim off the tender parts at the top. This method is to promote the growth of new branches, which is very helpful for flowering and fruiting.

3. Thinning: When the fruit tree grows densely , it is necessary to do a good job of thinning and pruning. Dense branches will consume nutrients and affect the ventilation and light exposure of fruit trees. At the same time, thin and long branches should also be cut off to avoid loss of nutrients in the soil.

2. Precautions

1 . When pruning, be careful not to cause too many wounds. The cuts should be smooth enough and avoid splitting. This will not be good for the growth of the fruit tree, and the wounds will recover more slowly.

2. During the pruning process, try to cut off the branches at once. Do not rub the branches back and forth, and do not shake them back and forth, otherwise the cutting edge will be deformed. The scissors used for pruning must be disinfected before use.

2. Precautions

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