How to prune a kiwi tree? The latest pruning techniques and methods tutorial

Kiwifruit is also known as kiwi, and it has a wide planting area in our country. The kiwifruit tree has a relatively large tree form, so pruning during the planting process is essential. Proper pruning can improve the tree's air circulation and light penetration, balance the reproductive growth and vegetative growth of the kiwifruit tree, and enhance fruit quality. So how should a kiwifruit tree be pruned? Below, the editor brings you the pruning work for kiwifruit trees. Let's take a look!

1. Pruning young trees

Young trees also need proper pruning. The main pruning direction for young trees is to cultivate the main branches and fruiting canes. Therefore, during the growth period of young trees, we should promptly cut off the rootstock suckers and remove excess buds. Then, when the fruiting canes grow to about 70 cm, the tip pinching work should be done well. If the top of the scaffold branches is found to be growing weakly and curling during cultivation, the tips should also be pinched in time to prevent affecting the flowering and fruiting rate. Finally, during the leaf-fall dormant period, the new shoots should be properly shortened, with the length extending to where the top new buds are plump.

2. Pruning during the growth period

Pruning during the growth period should not be too heavy. Overly dense branches should be cut off, and healthy growing branches should be retained. The nutrient branches and fruiting canes on the fruit tree should be reasonably distributed, and water sprouts and vertically growing branches that disrupt the kiwifruit tree form should be cut off in time. Likewise, during the growth period, when nutrient branches grow to about 70 cm, tip pinching should be carried out. Then, when about 6 leaves are retained above the topmost fruit node of the fruiting branch, pinch the tip, and the second growth of new shoots should be pinched at 4 leaves. After entering the dormant period, the new shoots grown in the current year should be shortened.

3. Pruning during the full fruiting period

During the full fruiting period, the pruning intensity should be adjusted according to the tree's vigor. Vigorous trees should be pruned relatively lightly, while the opposite should be pruned more heavily. When pruning, thinning and shortening should be the main methods, and attention should also be paid to doing pruning work well during the growth period. During the full fruiting period, all branch tips should be pinched. When pinching, vigorous branches should be left relatively long, while the opposite should be left short. When pinching, the retained length should be controlled according to the growth age of the branch tips and the kiwifruit variety. Ensure the healthy growth of fruiting canes and increase the fruit set.

4. Pruning during the dormant period

In winter, the temperature gradually decreases, and the kiwifruit tree will also gradually enter the dormant period. At this time, we should adjust the pruning method according to the planted variety. For example, on the robust nutrient branches of Chinese varieties of kiwifruit trees, 7-9 buds should be retained. The spacing between each fruiting cane should be kept at about 35 cm. Then cut off old dead branches, pest- and disease-infected branches, etc. from the base, and then observe the growth position of water sprouts. Poorly positioned ones should be completely cut off from the base, while the opposite can retain about 5 buds and be properly shortened.

The above is a brief introduction to kiwifruit tree pruning techniques. The pruning work of kiwifruit trees is very important to their growth and is directly related to the yield of kiwifruit trees and the quality of the fruit, so everyone must pay close attention. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Friends who want to learn more related information, please continue to follow us!