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Jamun
Jamun plants need to be trained from initial stage of
planting. Young plants need training for the development
of a good framework.
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Keep the main stem or trunk clean up to a height of
60-90cm from the ground level by removing the basal
branches and sprouts.
After emergence of new shoots below the cut point,
allow 3-4 shoots equally spaced in different directions.
When these shoots attain a height of 50-60 cm, 50% of
their total length should be pruned out for emergence
of new shoots.
In general, its plants do not require any pruning when
it comes in bearing except removing diseased, dry
and criss cross twigs.
A properly trained plant
Karonda
Young plant in a good framework
Karonda plants can be trained on single or double stems.
For proper training, lateral shoots (15-20 cm long) are
removed from the ground level. Shoots should not be allowed
to grow below this point. This forms the main stem.
Additional unwanted shoots or laterals are removed from
time to time to give the plant desired shape. Bearing plants
normally do not require any pruning. Suckers arising from the
ground, and diseased and dry twigs should be removed.
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