Pruning Methods and Key Technical Points for Pomegranate Trees

Pruning pomegranate trees may differ somewhat from pruning other fruit trees; generally speaking, they need to be pruned in all four seasons. The ultimate purpose of pruning is to ensure the yield and quality of the pomegranates. Today, the editor will introduce the year-round pruning methods for fruit-bearing pomegranate trees. Those who need it can take a careful look.

1. Spring pruning

Spring pruning should be done early, generally during the period after the pomegranate buds break and before the pomegranate trees bloom, that is, from the end of April to the end of May each year. What we need to do is adjust the proportion of fruiting branches and thin out small or overly dense fruiting branches; second, scientifically thin flower buds and flowers to prevent physiological fruit drop from affecting the yield and quality of the pomegranates; and also prune the diseased and pest-infested branches of the pomegranate trees in the orchard, and remove the new shoots on overly dense young branches and trunks, which can enhance the airiness and light penetration of the canopy and reduce nutrient consumption.

2. Summer pruning

Summer pruning of pomegranate trees can generally begin in June, with the latest pruning time around mid-July. What we need to do is, after the first two batches of young fruit have set well, reasonably thin out excess young fruit, diseased fruit, pest-damaged fruit and deformed fruit. Pomegranates generally have three batches of fruit; the best choice to keep is the second batch, while the third batch is basically not retained. Second, we also need to reasonably thin out some densely growing branches and diseased and pest-infested branches to ensure good airiness and light penetration. If necessary, we also need to take measures to widen or narrow the distance between main branches, preferably keeping it at about [ ] cm.

3. Autumn pruning

Autumn pruning is generally carried out between August and October each year. At this time, many branches generally have new shoots from a second or third flush. In order to maintain good airiness and light penetration and to promote fruit enlargement and coloring, we also need to thin out branches. The pruning principles are the same as for summer pruning, and at the same time the pruned diseased and pest-infested branches must be disposed of to avoid infection from diseases and pests. Finally, promptly after the pomegranates are harvested and before the pomegranate trees shed their leaves, a certain degree of root pruning should be carried out. This is usually done from October to October each year. After root pruning, combine it with the application of organic fertilizer, which is beneficial to the growth of new roots.

4. Winter pruning

Winter pruning can be said to be a large-scale pruning, also known as dormant-season pruning. We generally divide it into four steps: pruning of large branches, pruning of small branches, pruning of fruiting mother branches, and pruning of diseased and pest-infested branches. For large branches, we mainly handle them according to the principle of three sparse and three dense, and keep a distance of about [ ] cm between the various branches and trunks. For small branches, pruning is carried out according to the principle of sparse at the top and dense at the bottom, and sparse on the outside and dense on the inside, with each branch kept with about 30 cm of free growing space. Also, more fruiting mother branches should be retained, with three or four vegetative branches kept around them. If the fruiting mother branches are too dense, thin them out according to the principle of removing the weak and keeping the strong. Finally, diseased and pest-infested branches must be pruned away completely, which can avoid the harm of pests to the pomegranate trees. At the same time, the orchard also needs to be cleaned and disinfected to eliminate the sources of diseases and pests.

That is all the content the editor wants to share with everyone today. I believe everyone now has a certain understanding of the four-season pruning methods for pomegranates, and I also hope this article can help more friends in need. If you encounter other problems during the planting process, you can also leave a message below to discuss together.