canopy management in fruit crops - Department of Agriculture & Co ...

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During removal of branches, first cut should be given on lower side of branch to give
a smooth cut and avoid bark splitting.
Protect branches with wide crotch angle as they are more productive.
In bearing mango trees, not more than 25% biomass should be removed at a time for
better canopy management, otherwise it results in excessive vegetative growth.
Under high density planting system, remove 10-15% biomass annually during October-
December to increase light penetration inside the canopy. Removal of 10-15% biomass
should include cris cross branches, dead wood and diseased shoots.
Rejuvenation of Senile Orchards
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Identify senile orchards by survey and bearing behaviour.
Mark the branches which are to be removed.
Mark those branches which are to be kept for future canopy development at an
approximate height of 2.0 – 2.5 m from the ground.
Heading back operation should be done in November – December.
At the time of heading back, first cut should be given from underside of branch to
avoid bark splitting.
Good canopy in headed back trees
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In long and upright branches, heading
back can be done in two or more splits
to avoid inconvenience.
Cut should be sharp and slant. It is very
important.
All the pruned wood should be removed
from orchard after heading back. This
is required for making of basins for
fertilizer and water application. This
should be completed by January.
February is time for fertilizer application
in headed back trees.
Application of 2.5 kg urea, 3 kg single superphosphate and 1.5 kg muriate of potash is
recommended for each pruned tree. Half dose of urea with full of single superphosphate
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