Pruning time for pepper trees (when is the best time to prune and press the branches of pepper trees to achieve high yields)

According to the different periods of the growth cycle of the Chinese prickly ash tree, the pruning of the Chinese prickly ash tree is generally divided into spring pruning, summer pruning and autumn pruning .

It can also be said to be pruning during the growth period, pruning before picking, and pruning after picking; it can also be said to be lighting pruning, picking pruning, and shaping pruning.

1. Spring pruning

March and April in spring are the peak season for the growth of pepper branches and leaves . At this time, as long as there is a place suitable for growth and development, new buds and branches will grow happily.

The stems, branches, and broken parts can all become good places for buds to sprout, so that the entire plant enters a crazy growth state, seemingly thriving!

However, the Chinese prickly ash tree at this time does not need too much sprouting and branching, but needs pruning .

Not only should we promptly cut off unnecessary buds and new branches on the stems and branches to reduce the consumption of water, fertilizer and nutrients, but we should also boldly cut off the diseased branches, weak branches, dense branches and crossed branches to facilitate ventilation and lighting.

In this way, the occurrence of diseases and pests can be reduced, and the plants can receive light evenly, which can promote photosynthesis and make the stems and branches grow strong, laying the foundation for subsequent flower bud differentiation and fruit setting.

2. Summer pruning

The ripening period of Sichuan pepper is from July to October every year . Among them, August and September are the best months for picking. At this time, the shell of Sichuan pepper cracks, the seeds are black and the skin is red, and the flavor is strong and spicy, which is very pleasing. People are optimistic about sunny days and will pick them in large quantities.

However, the pepper is very inconvenient to pick because of its many thorns on the stems and branches. For this reason, people often do a major pruning before picking in large quantities.

First, cut off the branches that cross the rows and block the way, making it difficult to pick fruits from deep inside. Then cut off the branches that have few fruits and take up space. Finally, cut off the densely grown branches and dry branches.

In this way, picking and cutting pepper spikes becomes much more convenient, and people are less likely to be hurt.

3. Autumn pruning

The pepper harvest usually ends in early October . After the harvest, the pepper trees are more or less messy, giving people the feeling that the trees are not in good shape. After one or two weeks of recovery, autumn pruning can be carried out.

The main principles of autumn pruning are to have a happy plant shape, sparse top and dense bottom, and convenient lighting and picking. At the same time, cut off dead branches, weak branches, injured branches, crossed branches, dense branches, and branches that are too high or too long.

In this way, the tree shape is neat, the branches are dense and sparse, and it is also beneficial to the accumulation of nutrients in the plant.