Pruning peach trees during the peak fruiting period is an important step in maintaining the health and yield of peach trees. During the peak fruiting period, peach trees grow vigorously and have many branches, and if not pruned in time, it will lead to confusion in the shape of the tree, affecting ventilation and light, which in turn will affect the quality and yield of the fruit. This article will introduce the steps and precautions for pruning peach trees during the peak fruiting period to help you prune peach trees correctly and improve yield and quality.
1. Preparation before pruning.
Before you start pruning, you need to have your pruning tools ready, such as scissors, saws, and gloves. At the same time, it is necessary to observe the growth of the peach tree and determine the goals and priorities of pruning, such as adjusting the tree shape and promoting fruit growth.
Second, the pruning step.
1.Clean up dead and diseased branches.
The first step in pruning is to remove dead and diseased branches from the peach tree. Not only do these branches not help the growth of the fruit, but they also affect the health of the peach tree. When pruning, it should be cut from the base of the branches, and the cut branches should be cleared out of the peach orchard in time.
2.Adjust the tree shape.
The tree shape is the basis for the growth of peach trees, and a reasonable tree shape is conducive to ventilation and light, and improves the quality and yield of fruits. When pruning, it is necessary to reasonably adjust the shape of the tree according to the growth of the peach tree, and keep the main branches evenly distributed, clearly layered, and well ventilated and transmitted.
3.Prune side and fruiting branches.
Lateral and fruiting branches are an important part of the canopy and the main part of fruit growth. When pruning, it is necessary to prune the side branches and fruiting branches reasonably according to the growth of the branches. For overly dense branches, it is necessary to thin and prune to make the branches evenly distributed, ventilated and light-transmitting; Branches that grow too vigorously should be shortened to control their growth rate and promote fruit growth.
4.Update the result branch.
As the peach tree grows, the fruiting branches will gradually senes, and the yield and quality will decrease. Therefore, when pruning, it is necessary to pay attention to renewing the fruiting branches, pruning the old fruiting branches, and promoting them to germinate new fruiting branches to improve the yield and quality.
3. Precautions.
1.When pruning, avoid over-pruning so as not to affect the growth and yield of the peach tree.
2.When pruning, keep the cut smooth and do not tear the bark or leave scars, so as not to affect the health of the peach tree.
3.Pay attention to safety during the pruning process to avoid injury or accidents.
4.Timely fertilization and watering should be applied after pruning to promote the growth and recovery of peach trees.
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