Plucking round describes the time interval
in days between consecutive pluckings. It varies from 4 to 14 days
though 7-day round is the most common practice.
Standard of plucking
Black
plucking removes all above tipping level, except unopened buds.
Standard
plucking leaves buds and small one and buds on the bush, remainder
plucked to tipping level.
Coarse
plucking leaves buds, one and buds and small two and buds on the
bush, remainder plucked to tipping level.
System of plucking
Janam
plucking : plucked above janam; superior under normal condition
in N.E India.
Fish-leaf
plucking : plucked above fish-leaf to raise the plucking table
Single-leaf
or Step-up plucking : plucked above a normal leaf to restore
the volume of maintenance foliage when required.
