How to prune a lemon tree? A detailed guide to the latest methods
Lemons are rich in citric acid, and their nutritional value is very high. They can beautify the skin, help with weight loss, and also play a good role in preventing certain diseases. Because of these benefits, lemons are deeply loved by women in our daily lives. Nowadays, lemon cultivation is becoming larger and larger in scale. So do you know how to prune a lemon tree? If you do not, take a look at how the editor prunes a lemon tree.
1. Pruning during the young tree stage
Pruning during the young tree stage is mainly meant to promote the growth of young lemon trees. Generally, pruning of lemon trees that have not yet fruited falls within the category of young tree pruning. At this stage, the lemon tree grows more branches, and they are rather messy, so we generally need to keep the main branches and select retained branches by grade, pruning away all excess branches. Next, when retaining graded branches, we all need to control the distance between them so they are not too close, while also maintaining a good tree shape.
2. Pruning during the initial fruiting stage
The fruit yield of a lemon tree in the initial fruiting stage is not very high, so at this time we need to pay attention to its growth and fruiting conditions, while also controlling the airiness of the canopy. Next, we need to prune branches and leaves that grow too long or grow excessively, and maintain a good canopy. In addition, pruning should be carried out reasonably according to the principle of removing the weak and keeping the strong. It is best to use hanging or support methods to control the distance between branches.
3. Pruning during the full fruiting stage
The full fruiting stage is when the lemon tree bears the most fruit. To increase lemon yield and quality, we can also achieve this goal through pruning branches and leaves. When pruning, we should try to make the tree shape and lemon growth balanced, reasonably prune some fruiting branches, and avoid nutrient consumption. Next, according to the amount of fruit the lemon bears, reasonably prune the newly grown branches. Of course, in some parts we need to leave a certain amount of space so that sufficient light can be ensured. Finally, branches that cross too much or grow too densely should also be pruned.
4. Pruning during the decline stage
The decline stage of a lemon tree generally comes after the full fruiting stage ends. At this point, the various physiological functions of the lemon tree have gradually declined, and the fruiting function of the fruiting mother branches has weakened. If pruning is not carried out, then lemon yield will be severely reduced. Generally, we need to prune away the fruiting branches that have already aged, retain reserve fruiting mother branches, and promote new branch growth as much as possible. Generally speaking, apart from the branches at the top, the rest of the relatively weaker branches and leaves can all be pruned away. Then, combined with fertilization, this promotes branch and leaf growth, and only in this way can lemon yield be increased.
The above is the lemon tree pruning technique that the editor wants to share with everyone today. Although it is not especially complete, I hope it can still help everyone. If you want to grow lemons, you can also consult the editor.