What is training?
Training of plant is an art & science by which a desired stature is given to a plant. It is done during initial days before fruiting (within 1 or 2 years of plantation).
Why training is required in Bael plant?
Training of VNR Jackfruit plant is done to:
- Training leads to avail adequate sunshine so the plants get proper nutrition and aeration for its growth and productivity. It also minimizes the risk of insects and disease infestation.
- Harvesting is difficult practice in tall plants; hence plant need to be in approach for better services.
- Recommended training of plant helps to achieve the same.
Materials required for training of Bael plant
Secateur (cutter), Jute thread/ Sutli, Measuring tape
How to do training of Bael plant?
After about 2 months of plantation, (once it attains the height of 3 ft) the plant is headed back at 2 – 2.5 ft height from the ground. This checks the vertical growth of the plant and promotes horizontal branches.
- Retain 3-4 well-spaced and oriented new shoots above 2 ft in the main stem from the ground level.
- Do not keep any branches below 2 ft in the main stem.
- When the plant is young and its branches begin to grow it bends toward the ground, so to make it grow upright it requires support, so staking should be done.
