It's okay to be idle, Chu Jiaqiang went to the orchard and pruned the orchard that had already picked the fruit. This is important for the management of fruit trees, which have too many branches, which can waste unnecessary nutrient output from the fruit trees, and also affect the supply of sunlight, which can have a negative impact on the yield and quality of next year's fruit.

This made some villagers see it, and they couldn't help but be stunned, secretly saying what kind of nerves does this kid have? Don't have firewood at home? Then don't cut down the fruit trees! There are a lot of dead branches on the mountain, and they don't need to be dried, they can be burned directly by tying them back.

This matter soon reached the ears of the old village chief, and the old village chief knew that Chu Jiaqiang must have a reason for doing this, so he brought a group of people to observe.

"Jiaqiang, what are you doing here? What are you doing with these fruit tree branches? It's going to bear fruit next year. The old village chief also felt distressed when he saw it, this kid was really not soft, and after a while, a layer of branches was laid on the ground. Many of them have borne fruit this year.

Chu Jiaqiang knew that they would ask like this, and patiently explained: "In the management of fruit trees, this is called pruning, which is to reduce the burden on fruit trees. Let's put it this way! There are many things on it, such as branches, diseased branches, etc., that will not bear fruit, or very little. Instead, they need nutrients, just like moths. For these branches, they must be pruned so that the quality of the fruit will be better next year. ”

It was the first time that everyone had heard of such a theory, but Chu Jiaqiang's explanation was very clear, and even they were uneducated peasants who could understand it. It sounds reasonable, but I can't accept it for a while, and I feel like it's a pity.

Everyone slowly dispersed, and Widow Yang, who was about to try to manage the fruit trees for a year with Chu Jiaqiang, and Chu Shengcai at the end of the village did not leave. The two of them stayed and watched, trying to find a pattern to experience.

Chu Jiaqiang knew that these two people were going to mix with him, and he also intended to teach them a few tricks, and instructed them a few times from time to time.

Chu Sheng only watched it for a long time, but he still couldn't see the reason, and he didn't know which one should be cut and which one should be kept. He asked Chu Jiaqiang embarrassedly, "Jiaqiang, what is your standard for pruning?" This branch seems to be very healthy, and it grows thick, isn't it a pity to cut it? He picked up a tail branch that Chu Jiaqiang had just cut off, and was very puzzled.

Chu Jiaqiang smiled: "Uncle Cai, there is indeed no problem with the branch you took, but it is not in a good position." The top of the tree grows straight up to the sky, and it is better to cut it. First of all, even if the fruit is borne at that time, it will not be easy to pick. Secondly, it is called cutting off the top advantage, not allowing the fruit tree to grow too tall, and allowing the fruit tree to develop in all directions. ”

Removing the apex advantage, this trick is often used in the cultivation of cotton.

From a biological point of view, plants have the phenomenon that the terminal bud grows preferentially and the lateral bud is inhibited. Inhibition of terminal bud growth on lateral bud germination and lateral branch growth, including effects on lateral branch or leaf growth angle. During the growth and development of plants, there is a close relationship between the apical bud and the lateral bud.

When the terminal bud grows vigorously, it inhibits the growth of the lateral bud. If for some reason the terminal buds stop growing, some of the side buds will grow rapidly. This phenomenon of preferential growth of apical buds and inhibition of lateral bud development is called apical dominance.

"Is that okay?" Widow Yang also frowned and asked.

Looking at this ripe peach-like widow, Chu Jiaqiang couldn't help but feel throbbing in his heart. He glanced at Widow Yang and explained: "This method is actually very common, of course, it is not popular in our rural areas, and those who specialize in managing fruit trees outside will use it. In agricultural production, the method of eliminating or maintaining the top advantage is commonly used to control the growth of crops, fruit trees and flowers and trees, so as to achieve the purpose of increasing yield and controlling the plant type of flowers and trees. ”

"Can cutting off branches increase yields? Make no mistake, right? Chu Shengcai was even more forgiving, feeling that what Chu Jiaqiang said was a simple Mu Lun, and the previous explanation was acceptable.

The sharp knife in Chu Jiaqiang's hand did not stop, and continued to aim at some branches, like cutting the hair of a tree.

"Yes! These branches also need nutrients, but now that they are cut, the nutrients that were originally allocated to these branches are distributed to other fruit-bearing branches, so that there is a possibility of increasing income? Removing the top buds to protect the side buds, such as topping and topping, can make the plant more branches and more flowers. Topping is often used to remove apical dominance to promote lateral bud germination, increase the number of lateral branches, or promote lateral branch growth. For example, fruit trees can be made to develop in a tree shape and have more fruit branches; For tea trees and mulberry trees, the side branches of the lower parts are more convenient for picking; For street trees, the shade area can be expanded. ”

Chu Jiaqiang explained to Widow Yang and Chu Shengcai very professionally, and when they heard it, they both pondered.

Then Chu Sheng asked Chu Jiaqiang with some embarrassment: "Jiaqiang, you can help me prune and prune when you are free, I really can't tell the difference!" ”

Hearing Chu Shengcai's request, Widow Yang also pleaded, and seeing Chu Jiaqiang nodding, the two were happy and a little hesitant at the same time. In the end, it was Chu Sheng who spoke: "Jiaqiang, I don't know what kind of wage you need?" ”

Chu Jiaqiang was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "Uncle Cai, aren't you burying me?" It's not enough to worry about it, you don't need it, just take care of the meal when the time comes. And this pruning is not difficult, you will see too much. When the time comes, you will prune together, I will teach you, mainly to prune the long branches, drooping branches, back branches, overly dense branches, diseased branches and weak branches, pruning can control the amount of fruit, so that the quality of fruit trees can be improved. ”

Originally, in such a rural area, it was normal for everyone to help each other. Usually planting rice seedlings, harvesting, etc., fast people often help each other, and no matter what kind of salary, just take care of the meaning of the meal. But now it's different, asking Chu Jiaqiang to help make money, people rely on technology to eat, which makes the two embarrassed.

"This ......" Chu Sheng saw that Chu Jiaqiang's expression didn't look like a fake, and he couldn't help but be even more embarrassed.

"Alright! The folks in the big hometown, don't they talk about money and hurt their feelings? "Chu Jiaqiang really didn't care about the salary at all, anyway, he was idle, and when the time came, he would be over for two days.

Chu Jiaqiang's words came to this point, and Chu Shengcai and Widow Yang hurriedly thanked her.

In addition to the two of them, there was also the second uncle, who was the first to decide to manage the fruit trees. Chu Jiaqiang also explained to the second uncle, asking him not to sell the oil residue, and to keep it for the time when the time comes, together with pig dung or cow dung, and apply it to the fruit trees.

I was busy for most of the day, and I didn't kill this fruit tree until dusk. He walked leisurely in the orchard with a scimitar, and the sunset stretched the figure to a long time, quite a bit of "picking chrysanthemums under the east fence, leisurely seeing Nanshan" taste.

When passing by the chicken coop, the chicks did not run far, they moved around the chicken coop, and when they saw the owner coming to see them, they all thought that they had eaten again, and many of them ran over. Chu Jiaqiang poured some spiritual water into the chicken pocket to make these chicks grow up healthier.