Grapes, as a fruit loved by many, are sweet and sour, nutritious, not only suitable for fresh eating but also for making wine, dried fruit, etc. In recent years, with the increasing emphasis on home greening and indoor decoration, potted grape trees have gradually become a popular indoor decorative plant. How to plant a potted grape tree at home? This article will introduce you to the planting method of potted grape trees in detail.
Choose the right grape varietyBefore planting a potted grape tree, it is first necessary to choose the right grape variety. Currently, common varieties of potted grapes on the market include Hongti, Qinti, Rose Scented, and Jufeng. These varieties are adaptable, easy to plant, and have good fruit taste. When choosing, you can decide based on personal preferences and the growing environment.
Prepare the planting pot and soilPotted grape trees need to use a pot with good breathability and drainage, such as a ceramic or plastic pot with a diameter of 30-40 centimeters. A layer of permeable stones or tiles should be placed at the bottom of the pot to aid drainage.
In terms of soil, you can choose a mixture of garden soil, leaf mold, and river sand with good breathability and moderate fertility, in a ratio of approximately 3:2:1. Mix well and it can be used for planting.
Planting time and method1. Watering: Potted grape trees need to keep the soil moist but not too wet. In high summer temperatures, you can increase the frequency of watering. In low winter temperatures, you should reduce the watering frequency.
2. Fertilizing: During the grape tree's growing period, apply a compound fertilizer once a month to supplement nutrients. During the flowering and fruiting period of grapes, you can apply an appropriate amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to promote fruit development.
3. Pruning: To keep the potted grape tree growing neatly, prune once before spring sprouting each year, removing diseased, weak, intersecting, and dense branches, retaining strong branches. During the growing process, you can adjust the direction of the branches as needed to make the tree look beautiful.
4. Pest and disease control: Regularly inspect the grape tree and control pests and diseases in a timely manner. You can choose to spray with biopesticides or low-toxicity pesticides.
Harvesting and preservationPotted grape trees can bear fruit in the second year after planting. When the grape fruit is bright in color and ripe, it can be harvested. After harvesting, place the grapes in the refrigerator to extend the shelf life.
Potted grape trees are a beautiful and practical indoor decorative plant. With the above methods, you can easily plant a delicious grape at home. Let's enjoy the fun that potted grape trees bring!