When is the best time to bag pomegranates? Detailed explanation of bagging time and method

In recent years, the bag cultivation technology of pomegranate has achieved a series of results. Studies have shown that the fruits of bagged pomegranates are larger and have a longer growing period than those without bagging. The metal elements in bagged pomegranates are lower than those without bagging. Therefore, the bag cultivation technology of pomegranates should be fully promoted.

Key points for bagging pomegranates

Before bagging the pomegranate fruit, deformed fruit, diseased fruit, and fruit with defects on the surface must be removed. At the same time, pay attention to the prevention and control of diseases and pests before bagging, and spray fungicides and insecticides once in the whole garden. Also, choose high-quality special fruit bags, the quality of the fruit bags has a greater impact on the fruit.

Because pomegranate branches have thorns, fruit bags require high density, strong tension and good air permeability. At present, paper bags and film bags are widely used in pomegranate production. Paper bags are divided into single-layer bags and double-layer bags.

Pomegranate bagging time

The time for bagging is determined according to the flowering period. Generally, it is best to bag 75 days after flowering. However, the flowering time of pomegranates is not consistent, so it can be done in batches and stages . We can also bag the fruit when its horizontal diameter reaches 2.5 to 3.0 cm, its color changes from dark green to white-green, and the fruit is set. It is better to bag early rather than late.

If paper bags are used, it is best to do it in late June; if plastic bags are used, it is better to do it later rather than earlier, preferably in early August. The best time to do it is 8:30-11:30 in the morning and 16:30-18:30 in the afternoon. Do not do it when it rains.

Pomegranate bagging principles

The principle of bagging pomegranates is to bag the upper part of the crown first and then the lower part, and the inner part of the crown first and then the outer part of the crown. The bagging method is to first hold the bag, clench your fist to make the bag swell, put the bag on the fruit and hang it in the bag, so that the fruit does not directly touch the bag, and finally use the thin iron wire on the edge of the bag to tighten the bag opening to the base of the fruit stalk or the part where the fruit stalk grows on the branch.

Pomegranate bag removal time

The time of removing the pomegranate bags has a certain impact on the quality of the fruit. Bagging too early or removing the bags too late are not conducive to the accumulation of sugar substances, and bags with strong light-shading properties are not conducive to sugar accumulation.

If the bags are removed late, the fruit skin and seeds will be lighter in color and the sugar content will be lower. If the bags are removed early, the fruit surface will be rough and prone to rust. It is generally advisable to remove the bags 15 to 20 days before picking. To reduce the occurrence of sunburn, it is best to remove the fruit before 10:00 am or after 16:00 pm.