Do potted grapes need to be watered in winter? How to maintain them in winter

1. Do you need to water in winter?

Whether potted grapes need to be watered in winter depends on the specific wintering method. If you keep it indoors for the winter, you need to water it. Water it about once a week and don't let it lose water, otherwise the root system will be damaged and it will not be able to safely survive the winter. If you take it out of the flowerpot and bury it in the soil for the winter, you must water it sufficiently before burying it in the soil. You will not need to water it later. The moisture of the soil can ensure its safe wintering.

2. How to maintain in winter

1. Repotting in time: It needs to be repotted after winter, all the original soil should be replaced, and the roots should be trimmed. Cut off all its old roots, dead roots, and diseased roots so that it can better absorb nutrients later. At this time, it is also necessary to apply base fertilizer together, and the fertilizer can be decomposed organic fertilizer.

2. Reasonable pruning: Pruning is necessary after winter. Cut off the diseased and weak branches, overgrown branches, and crossed branches. The branches that have borne fruit should also be pruned. The specific pruning method depends on the tree's vigor and variety. Generally, 1-2 buds are left on short shoots, 4-6 buds are left on middle shoots, and 8-10 buds are left on long shoots. Reasonable pruning will not only make the plant more beautiful, but also make its growth more vigorous in the later period, which is also beneficial for wintering.