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What is the most important summer pruning method for apricot trees?
In response to the low fruit-setting rate of greenhouse apricot trees, it is recommended that growers, when cultivating greenhouse apricot trees, grasp the artificial supplementary pollination during the flowering period from three aspects. The specific methods are as follows: for pollen collection, 2 to 4 days before artificial pollination, collect flower buds that are about to bloom and normally developed from selected varieties with high pollination affinity, ...
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A Detailed Guide to Grafting and Pruning Techniques for Walnut Trees
Pruning Methods for Trees in Full Fruit Period Pruning of walnut trees refers to pruning in the broad sense, that is, both training and cutting. Trees of different ages have different pruning tasks. Pruning young trees is, on the basis of training the framework, to continue developing and maintaining a high-yielding tree form; pruning trees in the initial fruiting stage is to continue developing the scaffold branches at all levels well, make full use of auxiliary nurturing branches for early fruiting...
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Three accuracy points for winter pruning of kiwifruit
Cultivation value: Kiwifruit originated in China, and because its fresh fruit is especially rich in vitamin C, it has become popular all over the world and has become an emerging fruit tree. In addition to vitamin C content being several to more than ten times higher than that of apples and sweet oranges, the fruit also contains vitamin P (rutin) and proteolytic enzymes, which can lower blood pressure and help...
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Two essential points you must know for pruning plum trees
1. Root characteristics The plum tree has a shallow root system, most of which consists of absorbing roots, mostly distributed within the 20-40 cm soil layer, and the spread of horizontal roots is usually 1.2 times larger than the canopy diameter. The specific distribution range depends greatly on the variety and environmental conditions; for example, in deep sandy soil, vertical roots can reach more than 6 m. ...
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What is the difference between pruning methods for pear trees and apple trees
Post-bloom management of pear trees is a critical period in the whole year's management. Whether the comprehensive management measures during this period are appropriate directly affects the fruit set rate and fruit quality. The key points of pear tree management during this period are: 1. Pollination Pear flowers generally open after 8 o'clock in the morning. Flowers that open on the same day can be pollinated, and pollination is best 1 to 2 days after the flowers open...
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Key Points of Simplified Pruning Technique for Pear Trees Trained to a Modified Central Leader Form
For pear trees trained to a modified central leader form, the trunk height is 60-70 cm, the tree height is 3.5 m, and 4-5 larger scaffold branches are borne on the middle and lower parts of the central leader. The spacing between scaffold branches is about 20 cm. The basal angle of the scaffold branches is 60 degrees. The waist angle is 30-50 degrees. The tip angle is upright; the scaffold branches extend in a single axis. On them are borne small and medium fruiting shoots or fruiting branch groups; the ratio of scaffold branch to trunk is controlled...
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What are the precautions for pruning pomegranate trees?
Pomegranate is sensitive to pruning; improper pruning can cause excessive vegetative growth or weaken the tree. The following points should be noted when pruning: 1. Train the tree shape. Because the pomegranate's trunk is not distinct, when planted in courtyards an open umbrella shape should be used, with branches kept only above 1.2 m on the trunk. For field cultivation, a flat-topped vertical-branch shape should predominate...
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Detailed Explanation of Pomegranate Summer Pruning Methods and Techniques
1. Girdling. Mainly used for strong branches on young vigorous trees. In early to mid-June, select a smooth section of a strong branch and girdle it at a width of 0.3 cm, which can significantly promote flower bud differentiation and formation and increase the fruit set rate. 2. Pinching. During the flowering period, pinch off the top 5 cm, or when new shoots grow to 30-40 cm, pinch off 1/3 of the shoot length, which can promote flower bud...
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Pruning cowpeas is equally important; do not neglect this step when planting
Many vegetable growers plant cowpeas, but most of them follow their previous experience of growing open-field cowpeas and rarely carry out pruning, which leads to messy branches that shade each other, reduced flower bud differentiation on side branches, a low rate of flowering and pod setting, and lower yields in the middle and late stages. In hot seasons, the "summer dormancy" is severe and profits decline. So, how should vegetable growers...
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Five principles to follow when pruning leaves from eggplant
First, consider the variety when pruning leaves. For eggplant varieties with strong branching ability and lush foliage, more leaves can be pruned; for eggplant varieties with poor branching ability and sparse foliage, fewer leaves should be pruned or none at all. Second, consider plant vigor when pruning leaves. Plants with excessive density and lush growth can have more leaves pruned to keep the foliage sparse and even; plants grown at wider spacing with good ventilation and light penetration...
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