Why do old farmers leave a few at the top of persimmon trees when picking them?

The main reason why the old farmer left some persimmons on the top of the persimmon tree was to leave them for birds to eat.

1. Birds that come to feed can catch insects on the tree while eating persimmons, which has a protective effect on the tree. There are a few persimmons left on the tree to attract birds to eat, and insects will be found on the tree, which is harmful to the tree, so catching birds is of great help to persimmon trees.

2. Protect the birds for the winter and ensure that the insects on the trees will be caught by the birds in the coming year. In winter, many birds will starve to death because of lack of food. In this case, there will be no natural "catcher" to subdue the insects on persimmon trees in the second year, and pesticides are not good for persimmons, which will definitely affect the harvest in the second year. Therefore, the existence of birds is also the key to persimmon harvest.

3. In addition, the persimmons at the top of the persimmon tree are not easy to pick. Because the branches of persimmon trees are soft, it is inconvenient to pick the top of the tree. Because of the high altitude, trees are often not strong enough to shake down, so they are fished with nets, but the nets are not that high and it is too dangerous to climb trees. It is better to leave persimmons on it for the birds to eat.

4. Old people tend to pay attention to morality. The older you get, the more superstitious you become. People who want to see the Gregorian calendar when they go out must pay special attention to persimmon trees. Full and red persimmons hang on trees, just like lanterns hanging high. Watching festivals indicates that there will be more than one year, which fully embodies the farmers' desire for a bumper harvest every year, but it is a good moral to leave a few persimmons. Why not?

In short, farmers' planting experience is passed down from generation to generation, which naturally has their own reasons and will certainly help the growth of crops. Old farmers pursue harmony with nature, leaving some persimmons on the top of trees for birds to eat, which is also a sign of cooperation with nature, so next year's harvest is the return of nature.