Terms of mechanised pruning of intensive apple trees in the conditions of the left bank Forest Steppe of Ukraine

Abstract

The research presents the effect of the timing of contour mechanized pruning of apple trees on phytometric indicators and the productivity of plantations in the orchard of Kharkiv Fruit Company LLC. It was established that the use of contour pruning of trees in the pink bouquet phase provides maximum profit regardless of the pomological variety, as well as maximum profitability of apple production. The positive effect of mechanized pruning during the formation of the fruit wall on the growth processes of the tree and indicators of marketable qualities and yield is substantiated.