Apple tips for summer tips

1. growing Ji Niushao
Generally in early June, when the new shoots were semi woody, it was advisable to twist too early; the shoots were too tender and the length was not enough; too late to break, and the effect of twist tip was not enough.
2., pay attention to the appropriate varieties of twist tip
Generally, red Fuji and Golden Delicious were suitable for twist tip, and the flower rate was over 95% in the year, but the flower number of the crown line varieties was not obvious. This needs to be changed according to the variety in the production, and adopt the appropriate measures to promote flower and flower.
3. note the object of the twist tip
The upright shoots, new shoots or vigorous shoots in the trunk can be twisted at the back of the extension branch, but the extension branches at all levels can not be twisted.
4. pay attention to the twist tip
The suitable part is when the length of the new shoot reaches 15-25 cm and has 15-20 leaves, and the twist tip is 5-8 cm at the base of the shoot.
5. pay attention to the management after twisting
For more vigorous growth, healing ability of the species, 10~15 days after the twist tip, the new tip after the twist tip gently lift the angle, so that the twist tip injury site once again become a wound. In addition, the vigorous growth of the shoots after the twist tip should be removed in time, otherwise it will be harmful to the flower bud formation,

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