Grape planting methods and technical management

Many friends start growing grapes by purchasing grape seedlings , and the planting time of the grape seedlings has a significant impact on their growth and fruiting. Let’s learn about grape planting methods and technical management.

1. Planting time

Spring planting: March is the best time, and a shed needs to be built to protect against wind and rain. Grape seedlings planted in spring usually take 2-3 years to bear fruit, and this varies for different varieties.

Autumn planting: mid-July to August is the suitable time. Grape seedlings planted in autumn can bear fruit on a large scale in the second year. Studies have found that larger seedlings are better planted in autumn because the temperature is stable and the humidity is suitable, which is conducive to wound healing and new root growth, thereby improving the survival rate.

2. Seedling planting method

Pruning: Prune the seedlings before planting, cut off the dead stumps, leave more than 3 tender buds, and shorten the lateral roots to 15 cm.

Soaking: After pruning, soak the seedlings in clean water or a mixture of decomposed farmyard manure for one day to replenish moisture and improve the survival rate.

Dig holes and plant: Dig a 30 cm shallow hole every 0.5 m, put the seedlings in, spread the roots around, backfill with soil and compact it.

Covering soil: Cover the grafted seedlings with soil to 1 cm below the grafting point, and cover the cuttings seedlings evenly.

Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and cover with soil after the water seeps in.

Covering: Use black mulch to maintain soil moisture, prevent water loss, and speed up growth.

3. Management after planting

Top dressing: Apply nitrogen fertilizer mainly during the seedling period to promote root growth. Reduce watering in the later period and pay attention to drainage during the rainy season.

Pest and disease control : Spray lime sulfur before germination, spray fungicide when the seedlings grow to 8 leaves, clean the orchard regularly to reduce diseases.

Bud removal and branch determination: After transplanting, remove the buds that sprout below the grafting point, and when they are 20 cm tall, thin out the branches and keep the strong branches.

Top dressing: When the new shoots grow to 30-35 cm, dig circular furrows to apply nitrogen fertilizer. After fertilizing, water and loosen the soil. Apply top dressing 2-3 times a year.

Trellis construction: Start tying the strips when the seedlings are 10-12 leaves tall.

Pinching: Pinch the seedlings when they are 1 meter tall to promote thickening of the seedlings and differentiation of flower buds.

Pest and disease control: Use pesticides at the right time and use chemical pesticides scientifically.

Winter pruning: When pruning in winter, cut mature branches, leave 1-2 buds and cut off fungal branches.

Bury soil to keep out the cold: In northern areas, bury soil to keep out the cold in winter. The thickness of the soil should be 20-25 cm, and enough water should be poured to keep out the cold.

The above is an introduction to the key points of grape planting methods. There are many varieties of grapes. If you want to gain economic benefits from planting grapes, every step is important, from seed selection to planting time and later growth management.