Pruning branches is an important horticultural technique, and proper pruning can promote fruit tree growth, increase yield, and improve fruit quality. Here are some simple guidelines to help you with fruit tree pruning:
1.Pruning dead and diseased branches: Cutting dead branches is like doing a "hair tail" for a fruit tree, starting with the use of tools such as sharp pruning shears, pruning saws, and pruning scissors. Maintain the health of fruit trees by cutting off dead, infested or infested branches and making sure the incisions are flat to avoid damaging the trees. The "hairstyle" of the fruit tree is more refreshing and neat, and it is no longer "rough" and exposed.
2.Determine the pruning time: Generally speaking, the pruning time of fruit trees is mostly concentrated in the dormant period of winter, and it is best to prune in late winter or early spring, which is conducive to the rapid healing of wounds of fruit trees.
Branches need to be cut off and crowded: Branches in the canopy of fruit trees should have enough space for each other to avoid cross-squeezing. We must intervene in time to separate them from each other and avoid "tearing each other". By cutting out intersecting and crowded branches, light and air can better enter the canopy.
3.Retaining the main trunk and main bone branches is like the "trunk tsundere" of the fruit tree, we should leave enough "space and respect" for it, and the remaining side branches are like "little brothers", which should be properly "repaired" to maintain a "harmonious family". Because the trunk and main bone branches of the fruit tree are the key parts that support the entire canopy structure, priority should be given to retaining them, and cutting the side branches short to control the shape of the canopy.
4.Controlling tree height and density is like a fruit tree "controlling its weight", dwarfing it appropriately in order to allow light and air to better "get inside", which contributes to the "success" of the fruit. Therefore, it is necessary to prune the height and density of fruit trees according to different fruit tree varieties and cultivation purposes, so that the canopy is evenly lit and well ventilated.
5.Post-pruning care is like giving a "care" to the fruit tree, keeping it clean and moisturized, and promoting the "beautiful recovery" of the fruit tree. It is necessary to pay attention to the care after pruning, and after pruning, it is necessary to remove the pruned branches and dead leaves in time, and strengthen the fertilization and irrigation of trees, which will help fruit trees to regenerate quickly.
Pruning fruit tree branches is actually an art, put the right mentality, take it seriously, and let the fruit tree glow with more vitality and vitality.
The above are just some basic principles of fruit tree pruning, I hope you find it helpful. Different types of fruit trees may require different pruning methods, so it is advisable to consult the relevant information or consult a professional gardener before pruning. Good luck with your fruit tree pruning and a fruitful harvest!
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