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Pruning method of Blueberry

Jane Margolis
2020-08-06 09:00:37
Pruning of blueberry flower buds can reduce the consumption of nutrients and promote the flowering and bearing of next year. In summer, the branches of blueberry can be pruned 2-3 times, which should be pruned in time and cut short before the flower buds grow. After entering the dormancy period in winter, pruning can adjust the plant shape, prune the over dense, over long, old and weak branches of blueberry, and cut them separately.

Pruning of flower buds

The flower buds of potted blueberries are grown on the branches of the previous year. Basically, many flower buds can grow every time. However, if there are too many flower buds, it will affect the quantity and quality of the results. Once it is found that there are too many flower buds, it is necessary to prune them in time. The flower bud of blueberry is generally bigger than the leaf bud, which is easier to distinguish. Proper pruning can reduce the consumption of nutrients.

Blueberry flower bud pruning

Summer trim

Among the blueberry pruning, summer pruning is very important. After a year, the growth of blueberry is still relatively rapid. The branches can grow 2-3 times. If they grow too fast or the branches are too long, it will affect their viewing. At this time, it is better to trim them in time.

Summer pruning is very important, such long branches do not have to wait until winter to prune, can be cut before the flower buds do not grow out, will not affect the formation of flower buds in the next year

And when potting blueberries, you need to prune them in time to keep the perfect tree shape.

Blueberry flower bud pruning

Winter trim

Winter pruning is also essential for blueberries. In winter, blueberry plants begin to dormant, which is an important period for plant type adjustment. At this time, you can cut off the too dense, too long, old and weak branches of blueberry. The cut branches can be used for cutting.

Winter pruning of blueberries

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