Reasonable pruning is helpful to the growth, development, flowering and fruiting of bergamot. In principle, bergamot should cut off too dense horizontal branches and overlapping branches, and cut off diseased branches, weak branches and dead branches when pruning. Pruning is best combined with changing pots. Pruning bergamot generally meets the requirements of uniform branches, reasonable distribution, ventilation and light transmission.

Spring pruning

Bergamot prunes spring shoots in spring. In March, bergamot will grow new branches and need pruning. Generally, except for some branches as supplementary space and branches close to fruiting branches, all branches that do not need to be fruiting branches can be cut off.

summer pruning

Bergamot needs pruning in summer. The summer shoots of bergamot germinate after Grain Rain, which is easy to compete with the spring fruits for nutrients and will affect the growth of the autumn shoots of bergamot. Therefore, except for some branches that need to be reshaped, branches that grow in summer can be cut off. When pruning bergamot in summer, you need to pay attention to two points. First, the temperature and humidity are high in summer. If the nutrients are sufficient, the branches will grow wantonly. If the branches are too long or have no buds, it is best to cut them off. Second, in summer, some perennial fruitless branches of bergamot can be pruned vigorously, and a few bud eyes are reserved at the base of the branches to let the new branches sprout.

Autumn pruning

Autumn pruning of bergamot is very important, which is related to whether bergamot can blossom and bear fruit. When pruning bergamot in autumn, all branches can be kept as fruiting branches except the thin and poorly developed branches. Strengthening the maintenance of bergamot autumn branches is the key.