Pomegranate is a very popular fruit tree whose fruit is delicious and nutritious. Pomegranate cultivation is relatively simple, as long as you master the basic skills, you can successfully grow a healthy pomegranate tree. Here are some tips for pomegranate planting and pruning maintenance:
1.Choose the right variety: There are many varieties of pomegranates, such as red heart pomegranate, white heart pomegranate, etc. When choosing a variety, choose according to your preferences and the local climatic conditions.
2.Prepare seedlings: Buy healthy, pest-free pomegranate seedlings. Seedlings require well-developed root systems, strong branches, and green leaves.
3.Location: Pomegranates prefer sunny environments and choose sunny and well-drained places to grow. At the same time, make sure that the soil is fertile, loose and well-drained.
4.Planting: Place the seedlings in a dug pit so that the roots are in close contact with the soil. Then, fill the pit with soil and gently step on it. Finally, water thoroughly.
5.Management: After planting, pay attention to watering, fertilization, pruning and other work. During the growing season, keep the soil moist and fertilize at regular intervalsDuring the flowering period, attention should be paid to the prevention and control of pests and diseases;During the fruiting period, nutrients** should be strengthened to promote fruit ripening.
1.Pruning time: Pomegranate pruning is generally done in spring and autumn. Spring pruning is mainly for shaping and cultivating new branches;Autumn pruning is mainly done to remove pests and diseases, and dead branches.
2.Pruning purpose: The main purpose of pomegranate pruning is to promote plant growth, increase branching, and improve fruit yield and quality.
3.Trimming Method:
1) Stubbing: For excessively long branches, stubbing can be carried out. The purpose of the stub is to stimulate the growth of new lateral shoots on the shoots, thus increasing the flowering site. In general, shoots can be cut off from 1 3 to 1 2 lengths.
2) Thinning: For overly dense branches, some can be appropriately thinned to maintain ventilation and light transmission, which is conducive to plant growth. When thinning, pay attention to retaining a certain number of outer branches to ensure the stability of the plant.
3) Shaping of pomegranate trees: For pomegranate trees with weak growth, plastic pruning can be carried out to promote plant growth. Shaping pruning is mainly done by stubbing and thinning the branches to form a plump, well-proportioned tree shape.
4) Cultivating new branches: For old pomegranate trees that are perennial, the plant can be renewed by cultivating new branches. Every spring, a portion of the old branches can be cut off from the base of the plant to encourage them to sprout new branches. Once the new shoots are robust, they can be shortened and thinned to produce more flowering shoots.
1.Watering: Water in time after pruning to replenish the water lost by the plant. At the same time, keep the soil moist to facilitate plant growth.
2.Fertilization: After pruning, apply some fertilizer appropriately to supplement the nutrients needed by the plant. You can choose organic fertilizers, such as well-rotted cow manure, chicken manure, etc., or you can choose chemical fertilizers, such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizers. Be careful not to overdo it when fertilizing to avoid burning the roots.
3.Prevention of pests and diseases: After pruning, the control of pests and diseases should be strengthened so as not to affect the growth of plants. Insecticides and fungicides can be used for control, but care should be taken to use them and dosage.
4.Support: For pomegranate trees with weak growth, support can be done after pruning. Bamboo poles or sticks can be used as supports to fasten the branches to the supports to prevent them from breaking.
In conclusion, pomegranate planting and pruning maintenance are relatively simple, and as long as you master the basic skills, you can successfully grow a healthy pomegranate tree. In the planting process, it is necessary to pay attention to site selection, watering, fertilization, etc.;In the pruning process, it is necessary to pay attention to stubbing, thinning, shaping and other methods;In the maintenance process after pruning, it is necessary to pay attention to watering, fertilization, pest control and other work. Only in this way can the pomegranate tree thrive and bear delicious fruits.