How to prune peach blossoms in summer

1. Benefits of summer pruning

Pruning in summer can inhibit the growth of new branches and reduce nutrient consumption. The summer environment is characterized by stuffiness and high temperatures. Pruning at this time can increase ventilation and light transmittance, greatly improving the quality and yield of the fruit. Although peach trees are pruned about 3 to 5 times a year, they are concentrated between May and August. And early May is already the beginning of summer. Therefore, pruning at this time is also very important.

2. Summer pruning method

① Bud removal: mainly remove the buds that are too dense or in the wrong growing position. At the same time, when the new branches grow to 5 cm to 6 cm, the useless young branches should also be removed.

② Pinching: Pinching is mainly done on young peach trees. If the peach trees are already grown, there is no need to pinch them.

③ Twisting the branches: This method can control the branches from growing too long and can also adjust the tree posture. Select strong and upright branches with a length of 25 to 30 cm and twist them into a drooping shape like a willow. It is usually carried out between May and June.

④ Thinning branches: When the branches grow to 30 cm in length, you can select the thicker, stronger and more vigorous ones to keep, and prune the others appropriately. At this time, all diseased and insect-infested branches, overgrown branches, and thin branches can be pruned away.