Spring pruning summer pruning autumn pruning winter pruning wolfberry pruning. As a common medicinal plant, it is deeply loved by people. In the process of maintaining potted wolfberry, timely pruning is the key to ensuring its healthy growth. When exactly should I prune potted wolfberry pruning? This article will give you a detailed introduction. Spring pruning Spring is a period when wolfberry trees grow vigorously. At this time, pruning is conducive to the resumption of plant growth and promotes the germination of new branches. The best time for spring pruning is from the end of March to the beginning of April. The temperature gradually warms up and the wolfberry trees have passed. During the dormant period, start to sprout.
1. Cut off sick and weak branches: When pruning in spring, cut off sick and weak branches, dead branches, cross branches, etc. to ensure ventilation and light transmission of the plants and prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases.
2. Trim dense branches: For wolfberry plants that grow too densely, prune should be carried out to maintain ventilation and light transmission of the plants to avoid blocking each other and affecting the normal growth of the plants. Summer pruning has higher temperatures in summer, and wolfberry plants grow faster. Pruning at this time is conducive to plant growth and fruit quality improvement. The best time for summer pruning is from mid-June to early July.
1. Trim over-vigorous branches: When pruning in summer, cut off over-vigorous branches to prevent the plant from growing too vigorously and affecting fruit quality.
2. Trim branches of pests and diseases: Summer is the period of high incidence of wolfberry diseases and diseases. It is necessary to cut off branches of pests and diseases in time to prevent the spread of pests and diseases. Autumn pruning Autumn is the harvest season for wolfberry. At this time, pruning is conducive to the accumulation of nutrients in the plant and prepares for growth in the coming year. The best time for autumn pruning is from the end of September to the beginning of October.
1. Trim residual branches: When pruning in autumn, cut off residual branches, sick branches, etc. to ensure the accumulation of nutrients in the plant.
2. Trim dense branches: Similar to pruning in spring, overdense branches should also be pruned in autumn to maintain ventilation and light transmission of the plant. Winter pruning The winter wolfberry plant enters a dormant period. At this time, pruning has little impact on the plant. The best time for winter pruning is from the end of November to the beginning of December.
1. Trim dead branches: When pruning in winter, cut off dead branches, sick branches, etc. to ensure the growth of the plants in the coming year.
2. Trim overdense branches: Similar to pruning in spring and autumn, overdense branches should also be trimmed in winter to maintain ventilation and light transmission of the plant.
Pruning potted wolfberry at the right time is conducive to the healthy growth of the plant and the improvement of fruit quality. According to the growth habits of wolfberry, reasonable selection of pruning timing can make your potted wolfberry more lush. I hope this article will help you.
References: [1] Cultivation Techniques of Lycium barbarum, China Agricultural Press, 2015.
[2]"Wolfberry Planting and Management", China Agricultural Press, 2017.