Pruning time of plum tree
Prunes are usually pruned in June-July in summer and 65438+February in winter. The climate and temperature in these two periods are suitable for pruning, and it can quickly return to normal growth after pruning.
Pruning plum trees regularly is beneficial to growth and development, which can avoid excessive loss of nutrients, make them grow normally and reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases. After pruning, they can have a good ventilated environment to grow and develop.
Pruning method of plum tree
1. Pruning in summer: Prunes are usually pruned from June to July, when they are in a vigorous growth period. When pruning in summer, cut off some weak branches and diseased branches to avoid excessive nutrient loss and broken flowers.
2. Disinfection and sterilization: The temperature is high in summer, which belongs to the season of high incidence of pests and diseases. Therefore, after pruning plum trees, it is necessary to spray some diluted potassium permanganate solution on the plants for disinfection and sterilization.
3. Pruning in winter: Pruning in June is more suitable for plum trees in winter,165438+February, and it is necessary to prune the branches and leaves that grow too densely with high-temperature disinfection scissors to make the nutritional components of plum trees more concentrated.
4. Maintenance management: When plum trees are maintained in winter, organic fertilizer is applied to the soil once before winter to improve the cold resistance of plants. When the temperature is below 5 degrees, the trunk is wrapped with cotton cloth to keep warm.