Time and method of grapevine cuttings

1. Cutting time

Grapevine cuttings are usually taken in early summer, specifically between June and July, when the climate is more suitable and conducive to the rooting and growth of branches. In addition, it can also be carried out in spring, specifically between late March and mid-April, using hard branches as cuttings, but the rooting time is long and the survival rate is not as high as that of summer cuttings.

2. Cuttings

When cuttings, use woody new shoots as cuttings. After cutting, cut them into small sections of about 30 cm. Pay attention to cutting the upper end flat and keeping the lower end oblique. In addition, the upper leaves should be cut off, leaving only one. It is better if the small buds are yellow-white, so they can grow faster after planting.

3. Land preparation and ridge making

Before grafting, you need to make beds and organize them into flat beds about one meter wide. The bed soil should be loose and well-drained, and can be mixed with 50% sand, which will better meet the drainage requirements and facilitate rooting.

4. Take cuttings

After the land is prepared, you can directly start cuttings. When planting, insert the cuttings obliquely, two to three rows per bed, and the distance between two cuttings is seven to eight centimeters. Be careful not to insert all of it, the part with leaves on the top should be exposed. After insertion, the soil should be compacted, then watered thoroughly and a shade shed should be put up. It will take about half a month for the plant to take root, at which time it can be removed.