Lemons can be pruned many times a year, and the best pruning time is in winter and spring. At this time, the branches of diseases and pests, dead branches and twigs should be pruned, and the dead leaves and diseased leaves should be cleaned at the same time. In summer, bud smearing, core removal and short cutting can be carried out to control plant height and inhibit excessive growth of branches. Prune some branches when flowering, usually pruning branches without leaves.

Pruning time of lemon

Lemons can be pruned many times a year, and the best pruning time is in winter and spring, from the fruit picking period of lemons to the sprouting period of spring shoots in the following year. If the temperature is low, it can be pruned after the temperature rises in spring until the spring shoots sprout, and timely pruning can better expand the crown and increase the lemon yield.

Pruning method of lemon

1, dormant pruning

Lemons need pruning in winter dormancy, mainly to cut off pests and diseases, dead branches and twigs. You can clean up dead leaves and diseased leaves while pruning, and then burn them centrally to avoid bacterial infection. Pay attention to areas with low temperature in winter and postpone pruning until spring.

2. Pruning in growing season

Pruning in lemon growth period mainly includes summer pruning and flowering pruning. In summer, bud grafting, core removal and short cutting can be carried out to control plant height, inhibit the crazy growth of branches, promote the growth of lateral branches and promote fruit development.

During the flowering period of lemon, some flower branches should be cut off, usually without leaves, to avoid the consumption of nutrients. When pruning during the growth period, disinfectant is mainly used at the incision to avoid causing diseases and pests.