When is the best time to plant grapes?

Grapes , as a fruit that is deeply loved by people, are not only delicious but also rich in nutritional value. They contain a variety of vitamins and amino acids and are of great benefit to human health. Its unique fresh, crispy and sweet flavor is unforgettable. In view of the broad prospects of the grape market, many fruit farmers choose to grow it. So when is the best time to plant grapes?

1. Spring

Spring planting is the most common choice because spring is the ideal season for grape growing. Planting is usually carried out before the grapes sprout to avoid insufficient nutrition of the branches after sprouting. Theoretically, grapes can take root when the ground temperature exceeds 13℃, and the air temperature is about 18℃. In northern areas, planting can be done after the soil is completely thawed. Spring fertilization has a greater impact on the quality of grapes, so fertilizer is chosen during spring planting to make up for the lack of nutrients in the previous season. Spring tillage can increase soil aeration, but it should not be too deep to avoid damaging the root system. Other management techniques are similar to spring planting.

2. Summer

Summer planting is usually chosen by experienced fruit farmers, with the main purpose being "cropping", that is, using the land for another season of planting after the spring crop is harvested. It takes about 90 days for grapes to mature from budding, so summer planting usually takes place before July 20. Skilled fruit growers can ensure a good harvest next year by managing two branches. If the spring crops are harvested late, fruit farmers will plant them in seedling pots in advance and manage flower buds. Short-tip varieties such as Kyoho and Fujiminori only need to develop 3-4 large leaves before "Bai Lu". The root system of grapes planted in autumn is active, which is conducive to growth, but grapes planted in early autumn need 20-30 days to develop their root system, while grapes planted in late autumn are similar to winter planting.

3. Autumn

Fall planting is another common choice because temperatures are stable and grape roots are active. Grapes planted in autumn have plump root systems, which is conducive to growth and they bear fruit earlier. However, grapes planted in early autumn need time to develop their root system, while planting in late autumn has a similar effect to winter planting.

4. Winter

Winter planting is less common and is usually done when spring planting is not possible. During winter planting, pay attention to watering to avoid drought. If there is time to plant in the spring, four months of management in the winter is unnecessary. In practice, theory often needs to be adjusted according to actual conditions.

In general, the grape planting time needs to be considered in combination with many aspects, with spring and autumn being the most important. In addition to the planting time being important, daily management work is also very important.