Disbudding

Disbudding

  • Disbudding refers to removal of side buds so that the central/terminal bud receives maximum food for the full development.
    1. FOR STANDARDS
    • Removal of lateral buds.
    • Main flower bud alone left.
    • 2. FOR SPRAYS
    • Terminal or main buds are removed to encourage more number of side shoots.
  • Best time for disbudding – when apical bud is 15 mm in diameter.
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