Key points of pomegranate pruning technology

Pomegranates are pruned differently in each season. In winter, prune big and small branches to make room for new branches. But do not cut the fruiting branches to avoid affecting the fruit setting rate. In spring, the ratio of fruiting branch to vegetative branch should be adjusted to 1:5. But also in time to sparse buds, the bell shaped buds and tube shaped buds cut. In summer, the fruit should be thinned properly, and the smaller fruit should be removed to make the nutrient supply more concentrated. In autumn, it is mainly thinning and root pruning to promote the growth of new roots.

I. winter scissors

Winter is the dormancy period of pomegranate tree. At this time, it stops growing and pruning will not cause damage. First, prune the big branches and keep only three main branches. The distance between them should be about 80-100cm, leaving a certain space for growth. Then prune the twigs. The upper and outer parts of the crown should be a little sparse. The inner bore branches may be slightly dense, but not overlapping. The fruiting branches with flower buds should be preserved. If there are too many, some twigs can be spared. In addition, 3 - 5 vegetative branches should be reserved for each fruiting branch.

Spring scissors

Pomegranate trees begin to sprout in spring, and the pruning time should be before flowering, usually from April to May. At this time, pruning is mainly to adjust the ratio of fruiting branches and vegetative branches, which is controlled between 1:5 and 1:15. If there are too many fruit branches, the nutrient supply will be insufficient, resulting in a small fruit growth. In addition, it is necessary to release buds and flowers in time. Cut out the bell shaped flowers and the tube shaped flowers, and only keep the gourd shaped flowers.

3. Summer scissors

Pomegranate trees begin to bear fruit in summer, and pruning is generally carried out from June to July. We need to cut off the smaller fruits so that the nutrients can be supplied centrally. The diseased fruits and insect fruits should also be cut off to prevent the spread of diseases and insect pests. In addition, appropriate thinning branches are needed to cut off dense branches and extra long branches, so as to ensure the internal ventilation and light transmission. If the main branch grows too close, you need to pull the branch properly to keep the distance between them at about 80-100cm.

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IV. autumn scissors

Autumn is the stage of pomegranate fruit growth, so it should be pruned from August to October. Prune the branches so that the fruit can see the light and promote the growth of flower buds. At the same time, we also need to prune the roots, which can promote the growth of new roots, but also improve the cold resistance, which is conducive to winter.