Before pinching potatoes, it is necessary to choose a suitable pruning tool, preferably scissors or a sharp blade. When pinching potatoes, you can directly cu
Before pinching potatoes, it is necessary to choose a suitable pruning tool, preferably scissors or a sharp blade. When pinching potatoes, you can directly cut off the buds and leaves growing at the top of potato seedlings. When pruning, it is necessary to cut off the branches with diseases and insect pests or abnormal growth, and disinfect the wounds after pruning to avoid infection with germs.
Potato seedling coring and pruning method 1, early preparation
It is necessary to choose the right tools for coring and pruning potatoes. Generally, you should choose scissors or sharp-edged tools, and the tools should not be too big to avoid damaging other plants when pruning. At the same time, the tools should be disinfected before pruning to prevent plants from being infected with germs.
2. Pinch seedling method
In the early stage of potato seedling growth, the plant should be properly pinched and cut off all the new buds and leaves at the top of potato seedling with sterilized scissors, which can speed up the growth of the plant and make the plant grow more lateral branches.
3. Pruning method
After the potato grows mature, it needs to be pruned properly, and all the branches that grow poorly or suffer from pests and diseases are pruned, which can prevent the plant from being damaged by pests and help the potato to save more nutrients for the growing fruit.
4. Post maintenance
After pruning, the potato incision should be disinfected. After the wound is healed, a small amount of sterilization and pesticides should be sprayed on the plant to avoid pests and diseases, and at the same time, suitable water should be provided for the rapid growth of the plant.