When is the best time to graft grapevines?

Grapevine cutting time

Grapevine cuttings are usually taken around June and July in summer, because the temperature is relatively stable at this time and the grapes are in their vigorous growth period, which will be more conducive to the survival and rooting of branch cuttings.

Grapevines can also be taken as cuttings from hardwood branches between late March and mid-April in the spring, but this takes a long time to root and the survival rate is not as high as that of summer cuttings.

Grapevine cutting method

1. Choose branches : Select woody new shoots with yellow-white buds as cuttings. After cutting, cut them into small sections of about 25-30 cm. Pay attention to cutting the upper end flat and the lower end obliquely, leaving only 1-2 leaves on the top, so that they can grow faster after cutting.

2. Choose soil : The soil for the ridge should be loose and well-drained. It can be mixed with 50% sand. Then divide the flat ridge into 1 meter wide and 9 meters long. This will better meet the drainage requirements and is conducive to rooting.

3. Carry out cuttings : insert the processed cuttings obliquely, exposing the part with leaves on the top. Each bed can have 2-3 rows, with a spacing of seven centimeters between the cuttings. Then compact the soil, water thoroughly and put up a shade shed.

Grapevine cuttings precautions

After the grape vines are grafted, they must be watered until the soil is completely soaked, and then a shade shed should be put up. This will help to keep warm and moisturize the soil. By maintaining such a maintenance environment, the vines will take root in about 15 days, at which time the shade shed can be gradually removed.