Question: In North India, grapes are pruned in the month of…
Options:
(a) November-December
(b) January- February
(c) February-March
(d) October-November
✅Explanation:
Pruning is normally done only once in North India during January- February by heading back half of the mature shoots for fruiting and the balance half are pruned for renewal spurs, which develop into fruiting canes in the next year.
Pruning is normally done only once in North India during January- February by heading back half of the mature shoots for fruiting and the balance half are pruned for renewal spurs, which develop into fruiting canes in the next year.
🛑 Additional Information:::
Pruning : Removal of any vegetative part in a grapevine.
Importance: Pruning is a critical operation in grape cultivation.
• Main Objectives of Pruning:
Increase productivity: Ensures better fruit yield.
Facilitate intercultural operations: Easier management of the vineyard.
Maintain desired vine shape: Helps in shaping the vine for better growth and fruiting.
Ensure vitality of the vine: Promotes continuous and healthy productivity.