Pruning principle

Reasonable pruning is conducive to the growth, development, flowering and Fruiting of bergamot

In principle, when pruning bergamot, it is necessary to cut off the dense Cross branches and overlapping branches, and cut off the diseased branches, weak branches and dead branches. The pruning can be carried out in combination with changing pots

The pruning of bergamot generally meets the requirements of uniform branches, reasonable distribution, ventilation and light transmission

Spring pruning

Bergamot should trim its spring shoots in spring

In March, bergamot will grow new branches and need to be trimmed. Generally, in addition to retaining some branches used to supplement space and branches near fruit branches, the remaining branches that do not need to be fruit branches can be cut off

Summer pruning

Bergamot needs to trim its summer shoots in summer

The summer shoots of bergamot sprout after grain rain, so it is easy to compete with spring fruits for nutrients, and will affect the growth of autumn shoots of bergamot. Therefore, all the branches growing in summer can be cut off except for individual branches that need modeling

When pruning Bergamot in summer, there are two points to pay attention to. First, the temperature and humidity are high in summer. If the nutrients are sufficient, the branches will grow arbitrarily. If the branches are too long or do not grow buds, it is best to cut them off. Second, some perennial fruitless branches of bergamot can be strongly cut in summer, and a few bud eyes can be reserved at the base of the branches to germinate new branches

Autumn pruning

The autumn pruning of bergamot is very important, which is related to whether Bergamot can blossom and bear more fruits

When pruning Bergamot in autumn, in addition to pruning the weak and stunted branches, other branches can be reserved as fruit branches. For the branches and shoots of bergamot in autumn, the key is to strengthen the maintenance