How should apricot trees be managed in winter to achieve high yields?
How should apricot trees be managed in winter for high yields? Please explain in detail. In winter, apricot trees can be managed by referring to the following methods: Pruning and shaping: Winter pruning of apricot trees is especially important. The focus is on removing diseased and weak branches and dead, dry branches to encourage flower buds to form as early as possible. At the same time, according to the terrain, the tree shape should be made favorable for sunlight, and its angles should be opened up for ventilation. After pruning...
How should apricot trees be managed in winter for high yields? Please explain in detail.
In winter, apricot trees can be managed by referring to the following methods:
Pruning and shaping: Winter pruning of apricot trees is especially important. The focus is on removing diseased and weak branches and dead, dry branches to encourage flower buds to form as early as possible. At the same time, according to the terrain, the tree shape should be made favorable for sunlight, and its angles should be opened up for ventilation. After pruning, promptly apply a callus and anti-corrosion film to the pruning cuts to prevent the wounds from drying and cracking.
Clearing the orchard and preventing freezing: Remove diseased branches, dead branches, and fallen leaves. Clear the weeds around the orchard and carry the diseased and pest-infested branches out of the orchard to be burned. Spray the whole orchard with Hushu Jiangjun to sterilize and disinfect, preserve warmth, and prevent freezing. Spray a total of two times: the first time before the soil freezes, and the second time in early spring.
Scraping off gummosis: Gummosis is a common disease of apricot trees. First scrape the gum off cleanly, then apply Hushu Jiangjun emulsion to the wound. This can make the diseased bark fall off quickly, prevent pathogens from invading, and eradicate the source of the disease. To eradicate gummosis, during the dormant period of the apricot tree, apply the cationic active agent "Cuhuawang No. 2" using the matching binding technique.
Controlling fruit borers: Ordinary control methods for fruit borers are rarely effective, but the method of inserting poisoned sticks works extremely well. Sharpen one end of a wooden stick, dip it in insecticide, and then insert it into the insect hole. This can both block the fruit borer's excretion passage and poison and kill the pests deep inside the tree.
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