Why should a large number of fruit trees be pruned in winter (Precautions for winter pruning of fruit trees)

1. Why do fruit trees need winter pruning?

Winter pruning of fruit trees is a very important pruning in the year, and it is also the "unprecedented" heavy pruning in the year.

Because it is not only related to the lighting, ventilation and disease prevention of the fruit trees in the coming year, but also involves the storage of nutrients and the dwarfing and shaping of the plants. It is a major adjustment that "hurts the bones and muscles" after the fruit trees enter a dormant state.

1. Shorten the tree trunk

Many times, in order to facilitate fruit picking in autumn, people usually shorten the tree trunks appropriately through winter pruning to promote the growth of side branches.

Since the trunk is the "backbone" of a tree, shortening it is undoubtedly a "very painful" "major operation". Any negligence will destroy the entire tree.

Therefore, people choose to perform "surgery" on fruit trees after they enter a dormant state in winter, which is undoubtedly not harmful to their vitality, not easy to get infected, and recovers faster. After pruning, just apply protective material to the affected surface.

2. Good for styling

Whether growing flowers or fruit trees, people will take advantage of the "big move" of winter pruning to create a shape that they like or that will be beneficial to their development in the coming year.

Because fruit trees are cultivated for the quality of fruit and regular benefits in the next year, their pruning must be based on their density in the orchard and shaped according to the situation. It is necessary to make each tree look good and keep the entire orchard clean and tidy, with a proper density and good lighting and ventilation.

3. Accumulation and storage of nutrients

Winter pruning of fruit trees can avoid unnecessary nutrient consumption and help accumulate and store nutrients.

In winter, fruit trees enter a dormant state. Pruning off dry, diseased and weak branches, branches that are too high and too long, branches that grow too long and densely, and branches that cross and overlap can not only tidy up the tree trunk, but also reduce nutrient consumption and facilitate the accumulation and storage of nutrients.

4. Prevent pests and diseases

Winter pruning of fruit trees is a major pruning, and many disease-causing branches and weak branches will be removed during this pruning. In addition, necessary garden cleaning, disinfection and sterilization will be carried out afterwards.

Therefore, this major pruning is undoubtedly a "sweep" of pathogenic parasites, and plays a good preventive role in preventing diseases and insect pests of fruit trees in the coming year.

2. What should you pay attention to when pruning fruit trees?

Winter pruning of fruit trees may seem like a "drastic" job, but it is actually a meticulous and careful job. When pruning, you should pay attention to the following points:

1. Pruning time

Fruit tree pruning is not something that can be done as soon as you have time after the fruits are harvested and sold, nor is it something that can be done immediately after winter comes, and it certainly is not something that can be done when it is freezing cold or snowing heavily.

The best time to prune fruit trees is before early spring, that is, from January to March. At this time, the sap has not yet flowed, and the tree is about to wake up. After pruning, it will soon enter the season when the temperature rises, the grass sprouts, and all things recover.

This not only helps protect the cut ends from low temperature damage, but also helps the cut ends heal quickly, which undoubtedly plays a positive role in promoting tree growth after spring.

Facts have also proved that winter pruning of fruit trees at this time not only makes the trees vigorous and disease-resistant, but also increases the fruit set rate and produces good quality fruits!

2. Trim scale

There are also standards for pruning fruit trees. The pruning standards are different for trees of different ages and different tree vigor. When pruning, it is advisable to make accurate judgments, grasp the standards, and be "confident".

Excessive pruning will cause the plant to fail to grow well in the next year and have a low fruit-bearing rate; insufficient pruning will leave useless branches, causing unnecessary nutrient consumption and affecting the quality of the fruit.

3. Garden cleaning

Garden cleaning after fruit tree pruning is also a link that cannot be ignored, because it is related to the frequency of disease and pest control in the coming year. It can reduce a lot of workload and save a lot of trouble.

Therefore, after pruning, it is advisable to burn the dead leaves, branches and pruned branches in the orchard in time, and pay attention to disinfection and sterilization in the orchard.