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Is it possible to prune fruit trees in the spring: here's what the professionals think about it
27.02.2024 18:19
Summer residents have long been told about the benefits and effectiveness of pruning the garden in the fall or winter.
Both options have many advantages and allow you to avoid problems with the quality and quantity of the harvest, as well as protect trees from common diseases. But what to do in the spring?
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication BelNovosti, an agronomist and landscape designer, told whether it makes sense to prune fruit trees in the spring.
Is it possible or not?
If we are talking about early spring and if the air temperature is still low (but not below -5 degrees Celsius), then you can start pruning fruit trees.
In other cases, removing the shoots will cause stress. As a result, the trees will need time to recover, which will certainly have a negative impact on the yield.
And if you start pruning during sap flow, you will regret it more than once.
You should also refrain from such actions after the buds have blossomed, as this may cause the branches to dry out.
What can be pruned in spring
Summer residents are advised to focus on sanitary pruning in the spring.
Remove diseased or damaged branches, as well as shoots that grow into the crown.
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