HOW TO PICK LEAVES - LEAVE LEAVES WITHOUT FALLING BUDS - PICK UP PLUM LEAVES AT THE END OF THE YEAR CHI CUONG GOLDEN APRICOT Description: Instructions on how to pick leaves and harvest leaves for yellow apricot trees at the end of the year without causing buds to fall, ensuring that the apricot tree grows well, the flower buds are even, and blooms on time for Tet. Video from Chi Cuong Golden Apricot shares technical details to help apricot growers achieve high efficiency, minimizing mistakes when picking leaves. Main content: Importance of picking apricot leaves: Stimulate flower buds to develop: Picking leaves helps concentrate nutrients to nourish buds, preparing for the blooming stage. Ensure the apricot tree blooms on time for Tet: Remove old leaves so that flower buds receive enough light and space to grow. Improve aesthetics: Help the apricot tree to be clean, creating a highlight with full flower buds. Time to pick apricot leaves: Based on the blooming time: Usually pick leaves about 15-20 days before Tet depending on the apricot variety and the weather. Observe the flower buds: When the buds start to round and turn dark green, it is the right time to pick leaves. Adjust according to the weather: Pick earlier in hot weather, pick later in cold weather. Correct leaf picking and leaf harvesting techniques: Step 1: Prepare before picking leaves: Water the base of the tree 1 day in advance to avoid shock. Check the condition of the buds, only do it when the buds are big enough. Step 2: Leaf picking: Gently hold the leaf stalk, pull it back outward so that the stalk falls off easily without damaging the buds. Do not use too much force, avoid dropping young buds. Step 3: Leaf harvesting: For trees with very small buds, keep a few leaves near the young buds to continue photosynthesis to nourish the buds. Note when picking apricot leaves: Time to pick leaves: Do it early in the morning or cool afternoon, avoid strong sunlight. Do not pick leaves too early or too late: Early will make the apricot blossom before Tet, late will make the flowers bloom unevenly. Follow up after picking leaves: Check buds regularly, fertilize with potassium fertilizer or spray nutrients to support bud development. Results: The apricot tree is clean, flower buds develop evenly, and do not fall off. Flowers bloom beautifully, evenly, right on Tet, creating high aesthetic and economic value.