It's best to perform snipping or pruning during the day when the weather is sunny and warm. Morning hours are not ideal because the plant's vascular system is more active, leading to excessive sap flow and loss of essential nutrients. At noon, when temperatures are higher, wounds heal faster with less oozing. However, if pruning occurs after 4 p.m., the wounds may be more prone to bacterial infection overnight due to cooler temperatures and reduced healing capacity.
Before performing any pruning, it's crucial to disinfect your hands and tools to prevent cross-infection. Human hands, especially those of smokers, often carry harmful bacteria like the tobacco mosaic virus. Incomplete cleaning can lead to widespread infections. Therefore, always wash your hands and scissors thoroughly with soapy water or a disinfectant solution before starting. When pruning, do it selectively—first prune healthy, disease-free plants, then move on to infected ones. Afterward, collect all debris, dispose of it properly by burying it, and avoid leaving it scattered around.
Some farmers mistakenly remove all defects at the base, which can be counterproductive. If a pathogen infects the plant, it can quickly spread through the wound into the trunk, causing serious damage. A better approach is to leave about 1 to 2 centimeters of the base intact when pruning. This helps prevent bacteria from entering the trunk through the wound and keeps the wound smaller, promoting faster healing. Taking these precautions ensures healthier plants and reduces the risk of disease outbreaks.
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