How to prune asparagus tree

Dragon blood tree has two methods of pruning and shaping, one is T-shaped, the other is short cutting and branch storage. T-pruning is to cut the leaves off the lower part of the main stem, and then make the main stem into a T-shaped, while short branch storage is to cut off the plants that have been shedding foot leaves for many years, leaving 2 or 3 lateral buds in an appropriate position for culture. Pay attention to giving it plenty of sunlight after pruning, and control watering.

1. Prepare tools

The growth rate of asparagus is relatively fast, and it needs to be trimmed properly every year. First of all, a pair of sharp scissors need to be prepared and disinfected with alcohol, potassium permanganate and other solutions, so that the branches and leaves can be better trimmed and bacteria can be avoided in the wound.

2. Tilt of Maoye

The branches and leaves of asparagus grow very luxuriantly every year, and the lush part usually needs to be trimmed properly, and the petiole of the old leaf 1cm is tilted with a sharp knife, so that the plant can continue to grow, reduce the soil nutrient consumption, and make it sprout more new branches and leaves.

3. Shaping and pruning

In fact, in the pruning steps of asparagus, after each pruning of asparagus, you can also cut off the useless to the branches and leaves properly, trim according to the T equation, and keep the leaves at the top of the main pole. This can increase the ornamental value of the plant, which is conducive to the growth of asparagus.

4. Disinfection treatment

After each pruning of asparagus, if it is not treated, its wound is easily harmed by bacteria, affecting the normal growth of the plant. It is usually necessary to give it carbendazim after each pruning, and try to avoid pruning when it is overcast and rainy, otherwise the leaves will lose color and reduce their ornamental value.