Rural Administration Agency: "Here's how to manage orchards during the autumn harvest season"

(Jeonju=Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Jin-bang = The Rural Development Administration introduced orchard management tips for improving fruit quality, preventing pest and disease damage, and preparing for next year's production on the 31st as the fruit harvest season approaches. The quality and marketability of major fruits such as apples, pears, citrus fruits, and tangerines after storage are greatly affected by autumn management, so it is necessary to manage them in a timely manner by observing the condition of the trees, soil, and weather. First, for apples, leaf picking and turning the fruit should be done to ensure the color of the peel. Leaves should be removed in 2 to 3 rounds, not exceeding 30% of the total, and the fruit should be turned so that the less colored side can receive sunlight. Reflective film should be installed after the last pesticide spraying, leaf picking, and removal of overgrown branches. For mid-season apples, installation should be done two weeks before ...