How to do 3G cutting in pumpkin category crops and what are its benefits?

3G cutting is most commonly used in pumpkin category crops like gourd, pumpkin, luffa, bitter gourd, cucumber, watermelon, etc. Apart from this, 3G cutting is also done in Bhindi, Brinjal, Chilli, etc. 3G cutting is a simple solution to get more fruit in plants. By this method more than 100 fruits can be obtained from one gourd plant. If you are not yet aware of the method of 3G cutting and you are having questions related to it, then read this post carefully to answer your questions. Let's get into detail on 3G cutting.

What is 3G Cutting?

The main stem and branches are cut to get more fruit from the same plant. This method is called 3G cutting.

When to do 3G cutting?

After transplanting the seeds, when 10 to 12 leaves appear in the plants or when the length of the main stem is about 60 cm, then the cuttings of the plants should be started.

How to do 3G Cutting?

In the main stem emerging from the root, if small branches are coming out from the surface of the ground to 7-8 leaves, then cut them and separate them. After this, after about 10 to 12 leaves, cut off the upper part of the main stem and separate it. This will stop the length of the plants and new branches will come in the plants.
Apart from the two branches in the main stem, cut off all other small branches.
After a few days, many branches will also start growing in the branches coming out of the main stem. Except for some branches, cut off others.

What are the benefits of 3G cutting?

The main stem of the plant produces 90 percent of the male flowers.
After taking the first cutting, 50% of the male flowers are produced in the other branches that emerge.
On the other hand, 90 percent female flowers come out in other branches coming out of other branches.
Due to this, many female flowers in the same plant and many fruits are obtained from those female flowers.
In this way we can get 5 times more fruit from the same plant.
Due to increase in yield, farmers get more profit.

Keep these things in mind while cutting 3G

For 3G cuttings, choose a plant that is at least 20 to 30 days old.
The height of the plants should be at least 60 cm at the time of cutting.
Before taking cuttings, make sure that there is no disease or pest infestation in the plants.
Farmers do 3G cuttings but do not pluck other small branches emerging from new branches. Due to this, the number of branches exceeds the requirement and the fruits do not get proper amount of nutrients. As a result the size of the fruit remains small. Therefore, while doing 3G cutting, keep in mind that the plants should not have too many branches.