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What is the primary purpose of pruning in plant cultivation?
What is the primary purpose of pruning in plant cultivation?
What is the term for removing select branches to allow more sunlight and air to reach fruiting branches?
What is the term for removing select branches to allow more sunlight and air to reach fruiting branches?
What is the benefit of using an open center training system?
What is the benefit of using an open center training system?
What is the purpose of tipping in pruning?
What is the purpose of tipping in pruning?
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What is the benefit of training systems in terms of pest and disease management?
What is the benefit of training systems in terms of pest and disease management?
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What is the term for severely pruning old or unproductive plants to stimulate new growth?
What is the term for severely pruning old or unproductive plants to stimulate new growth?
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What is the primary benefit of using a central leader training system?
What is the primary benefit of using a central leader training system?
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What is the term for pruning the tip of a branch to encourage bushy growth and more fruiting sites?
What is the term for pruning the tip of a branch to encourage bushy growth and more fruiting sites?
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What is the benefit of using an espalier training system?
What is the benefit of using an espalier training system?
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What is the primary benefit of pruning in terms of disease management?
What is the primary benefit of pruning in terms of disease management?
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Study Notes
Pruning And Training
Importance of Pruning
- Pruning is a crucial cultivation practice that improves plant growth, productivity, and fruit quality
- Removes dead, diseased, or damaged branches, promoting healthy growth and reducing disease spread
- Increases air circulation and sunlight penetration, reducing humidity and fungal diseases
Pruning Techniques
- Thinning: Removing select branches to allow more sunlight and air to reach fruiting branches
- Heading: Cutting back the tip of a branch to encourage bushy growth and more fruiting sites
- Tipping: Removing the tip of a branch to control height and promote lateral growth
- Renewal pruning: Severely pruning old or unproductive plants to stimulate new growth
Training Systems
- Central leader system: A single main stem (leader) is trained upwards, with lateral branches pruned to maintain a central leader
- Open center system: The central leader is removed, allowing several main stems to grow and form an open, vase-like structure
- Espalier system: Plants are trained to grow along a trellis or wall, with branches pruned to maintain a flat, two-dimensional shape
- Lyre system: A combination of central leader and open center systems, with a central leader and multiple main stems
Benefits of Training
- Increased fruiting: Training systems can increase fruiting sites and yields
- Improved air circulation: Training systems can improve air circulation, reducing disease pressure
- Easier harvesting: Trained plants can be easier to harvest, reducing labor costs
- Pest and disease management: Trained plants can be more accessible for pest and disease management practices
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Learn about the importance of pruning in plant growth and fruit quality, and explore different pruning techniques and training systems used in horticulture. Understand the benefits of training systems, including increased fruiting and easier harvesting.
