How to Plant Grapes: Techniques
In relation to the common knowledge most people have about grape planting techniques, grape planting timing, and methods in the field of floriculture, the editor will introduce the following.
Grapes are juicy, sweet, and rich in nutrients. Today, let's understand the planting methods of grapevines from planting timing, soil selection, water and fertilizer management,架 establishment and pruning.
1. Planting Timing
Generally, the planting time for grapevines is between March and April, and there are also plantings in September to October.
2. Soil Selection
Grapevines do not have high requirements for soil, but in order for the vines to grow and develop normally, it is best to choose sandy loam or light loam with loose texture, good permeability, drainage, and fertility, ranging from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline with a lower bulk density.
3. Water and Fertilizer Management
During the planting process of grapevines, they need to be watered weekly to keep the soil moist. There is no need to water them if it rains heavily, but waterlogging should be avoided. Grapes are mainly fertilized in autumn, preferably after the harvest, or it can be done in spring after the vines are unearthed and put on the trellis. The base fertilizer is mainly organic fertilizer, usually requiring about 5000 kilograms of organic fertilizer per mu. A layer of topsoil about 10-15 centimeters thick is dug up in the garden, the fertilizer is scattered in the dug pits, mixed evenly with the soil, and then the topsoil is filled back. In autumn, it is also necessary to apply additional fertilizers, usually using 50-100 grams of urea and 150-200 grams of ammonium sulfate. This can promote the germination and fruiting of grapes. In addition to soil fertilization, foliar feeding is also required for grapes, usually using 0.3% urea, 0.3%-0.5% monopotassium phosphate, 0.1% sodium chloride, and 3% calcium superphosphate. It is also important to pay attention to the weed situation in the field, removing weeds in a timely manner to keep the soil loose and ensure the normal growth of the grapevines.
4. Trellis Establishment
In order to facilitate field management, a trellis can be set up for grapevines. Single-row pergola framework is usually adopted because it is conducive to ventilation and light transmission, which will improve the quality of grapes. The row spacing is generally 2-3 meters, with a trellis height of 1.2-2 meters. There is a post every 6 meters in each row, with a horizontal wire stretched every 50 centimeters on the posts.
5. Pruning
Pruning is necessary in the spring, initially leaving only two strong buds. When the new buds grow to 10-15 leaves, they need to be pruned again, usually leaving 1-2 leaves at the top of the main shoot. It is also necessary to remove tendrils to avoid the consumption of nutrients.
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