The Pero is a long -lived and generous plant, capable of offering abundant harvests if treated in the right way. Pruning is essential for its healthy growth.
To obtain a lush and productive pero, the pruning It is an essential step. It is not just an aesthetic intervention, but a practice that stimulates fruitingregulates the growth of the hair and prevents diseases. If performed correctly, it helps balance vegetative development and productionavoiding an excess of unproductive branches.
Each, specific needs and pruning must be adapted to the variety, the form of chosen breeding and the climatic conditions. An incorrect cut can compromise the harvest and weaken the plant, while a correct intervention guarantees healthy and tasty fruits. In addition to winter pruning, there is also the green pruninguseful for eliminating superfluous branches in spring and summer. Knowing the right time to intervene and adequate techniques will make the difference between a strong and productive plant and a disordered growth.
When to prune the pero to ensure balanced growth
Il best period To prune the pero it is during the vegetative restthat is, between autumn and winter. This allows the plant to overcome the stress of pruning without compromising the subsequent growth phase. However, it is important to avoid the coldest and coldest days, which could cause damage to the newly cut branches.
The ideal is to intervene At the end of the winter, between February and Marchwhen the risk of frost is reduced and the plant is preparing for the new vegetative season. Alternatively, you can perform a autumn pruningbetween November and December, but with greater attention to temperatures.
In addition to winter pruning, one is also performed green pruning in spring or summer, useful for eliminating i juice he is linesthat is, those branches that remove energy from the plant without fruiting.
Pero pruning techniques: what to cut and how to do it
To get A productive and well balanced howeveryou have to learn to recognize the different types of branches and intervene in a targeted way. Pruning is divided into different stages, each with a specific goal. Before proceeding with the cuts, it is important to distinguish the various pruning techniques Based on the growth phase of the tree:
- Breeding pruning: serves to give a correct form to the plant in the first years of life.
- Production pruning: keeps the hair in balance and stimulates fruiting.
- Summer green pruning: helps to regulate growth by eliminating unnecessary branches and strengthening production.
Which branches cut for abundant fruiting
Not all rami of the Pero have the same importance in the production of fruits. Here are the most important and How to intervene:
- Brindilli: thin branches of a year with flower apical gems. After fruiting, they must be renewed with light pruning.
- Lamburde: short branches that can fruit for several years. After three or four years, they lose productivity and must be eliminated.
- Pollons and juices: vigorous branches that grow vertically without producing fruits. They must be removed to avoid waste of energy.
To get large and healthy fruitsit is necessary Eliminate old branchesmaintain a good balance between young and fruiting wood and let the light and air circulate inside the hair.
Practical tips for an effective pruning of the Pero
A well -performed pruning can make the difference between a poor collection and abundant production. Here are some useful tips to get the best results:
- Use sharp and disinfected tools to avoid infections to the plant.
- Cut the branches into oblique To encourage the outflow of water and prevent stagnation.
- Do not eliminate too many branches at one timein order not to excessively stress the plant.
- Observe the plant throughout the yearto understand which branches are producing better.
- Give the tree to receive uniform lightavoiding too dense hair.
Following these simple rules, you can enjoy a but healthy and productivecapable of giving you abundant harvests and quality fruits year after year.
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