When and how to prune grapes

1. Time

Grape pruning is usually done after leaf fall, roughly in November or December, and should be completed before the grape vines sprout in spring. Of course, if you find that pruning is needed at ordinary times, you can do it.

2. Methods

1. Pruning should be carried out according to the growth of the plant. If the top of the grape vine is 1.2cm thick, it can be cut off at 1.5m. If the growth is slightly worse, it can be shortened to 1.2m.

2. For grape vines that have been growing for a long time, pruning mainly involves cutting off some branches that are not growing well, and heavy pruning is required during the process. This will make it grow better.

3. During the maintenance period, it is inevitable that there will be diseased branches and leaves on the grape vines. Such branches and leaves should be pruned clean as soon as possible to avoid spreading the disease to more plants. In addition, some yellow, dry old leaves should also be cut off.

3. Notes

1. When pruning, make sure the cut is smooth and the knife used should be sharp, otherwise it will increase the wear and tear on the grape vines.

2. After pruning is completed, some simple treatments need to be taken. It is best to apply some protective agent on the wound.