Pruning time of yellow peach tree
Peach trees are usually pruned in the Xia Dong season every year. In winter, branches are mainly thinned and leaves are cut, and in summer, branches are mainly promoted to sprout. Pruning branches in time can promote the vigorous growth of peach trees and increase fruit yield.
Pruning method of yellow peach tree
1, winter
Peach trees are suitable for pruning in winter dormancy period, and the specific time is after defoliation in autumn and before germination in the following spring. If the plants grow well, they can be pruned in late autumn. At this time, it is mainly to prune complex branches and old branches, thin branches and cut leaves to shape beautiful plants.
2. Summer
Peach trees can also be pruned in summer, and the best pruning time is from May to August, so as to control plant height, control bud length, promote lateral branch germination, screen healthy and robust fruiting branches, and control the phenomenon of overgrowth in time.
3, pruning pests and diseases
If there are diseases and insect pests on the yellow peach tree, no matter what state the plant is in, the branches and leaves in its crown should be screened quickly and timely, and all infected parts should be cut off to prevent further spread of diseases and insect pests.
Matters needing attention in pruning yellow peach trees
When pruning yellow peach trees, it is best to use special pruning shears, so that the left incision is relatively flat and will not damage additional parts. Disinfect with disinfectant before using scissors, and then disinfect the incision after pruning. Some large incisions should be smeared with plant ash to help collect water.