When will the latest butterfly plum be pinched

Butterfly plum pinching time is divided into two nodes. One is the growth seedling stage, when pinching is to germinate lateral buds, and the other is in the growing stage, when pinching is to reduce unnecessary nutrient consumption. Pinching is not allowed on cloudy and rainy days, and you have to choose a sharp pruning knife that has been sterilized and sterilized.

Butterfly plum pinching time

1. Early pinching

Butterfly plum in the early stage of growth, it is necessary to carry out sharp operation. At this time, pinching is carried out together with topping, and the main purpose of early pinching is to control the growth height of butterfly plum, divert the nutrients at the top to the side, promote the germination and growth of lateral buds, and make the whole plant fuller.

2. Pinching during the growing period

The purpose of pinching in the growth period of butterfly plum is to reduce unnecessary nutrient consumption, at the same time to reduce the ability of bacteria and eggs to gather and reproduce, and to ensure the safety of butterfly plum growth. It should be noted that there is a certain difference between pinching in the growth stage and pinching in the early stage, and there is absolutely no pinching in the flowering period.

3. Pinching and paying attention

To give butterfly plum pinching time, it is recommended to choose in the sunny morning, not in cloudy days and rainy season. The props used for pinching are mainly sharp pruning knives that have been sterilized, so that the cut is relatively flat and can also reduce the possibility of pathological changes at the incision.