Tropical and subtropical vegetables (2+1)

Training and pruning

• For a commercial crop, plants are trained on a bower system constructed to suit the growth of vine. The plants are supported by stakes so that they grow straight to the bowers and spread their branches. The branches need to be properly trained on the bower.
• The central shoots growing from the main stem below the bower should be removed in order to encourage shoots on the bower. Young plants require support to keep their shoots growing upright, since, the new shoots are delicate Dead or diseased shoots are removed as and when necessary.