How to prune a lemon tree? Teaching you the correct pruning method
Lemons are rich in citric acid, and lemons have very high nutritional value. They can beautify and nourish the skin, help with weight loss and slimming, and also play a good preventive role against some diseases. Because of these effects, lemons are also deeply loved by women in our lives. Now the scale of lemon cultivation is growing larger and larger. So do you know how to prune a lemon tree? If you do not understand, then take a look at how I prune a lemon tree.
1. Pruning during the young tree stage
Pruning during the young tree stage is mainly to promote the growth of young lemon trees. Generally, the pruning of lemon trees that have not yet fruited falls within the category of young tree pruning. At this stage, the lemon tree branches grow in greater numbers and are rather messy, so generally speaking, we should keep the main branches and select retained branches by grade, and all excess branches should be pruned away cleanly. Secondly, when retaining graded branches, we all need to control the distance between them; they cannot be too close, and at the same time a good tree shape should be maintained.
2. Pruning during the initial fruiting stage
The fruit yield of lemon trees in the initial fruiting stage is not very high. At this time, we should pay attention to their growth and fruiting conditions, and at the same time control the airiness and light penetration of the canopy. Secondly, branches and leaves that grow too long or grow excessively should be pruned to maintain a good canopy. Also, reasonable pruning should be carried out according to the principle of removing the weak and keeping the strong, and 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 also the time when the lemon tree bears fruit most vigorously. So in order to improve the yield and quality of lemons, 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, and reasonably prune some fruiting branches to avoid nutrient consumption. Secondly, according to the fruit yield of the lemon, reasonably prune the newly grown shoots. Of course, for some parts we should 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 time, the various physiological functions of the lemon tree have gradually declined, and the fruiting function of the fruit-bearing mother branches weakens. If pruning is not carried out, then the lemon yield will be seriously reduced. Generally speaking, we should prune away the fruiting branches that have already aged, retain reserve fruiting mother branches, and promote the growth of new branches as much as possible. Generally speaking, except for the branches at the top, the rest of the relatively weaker branches and leaves can all be pruned away cleanly, and then combined with fertilization to promote branch and leaf growth. Only in this way can the lemon yield be increased.
The above is the lemon tree pruning technique I want to share with you today. Although it is not particularly perfect, I hope it can help everyone. If you want to grow lemons, you can also consult me.