The Growth Process of Grapes
An introduction to the growth process of grapes and how to plant them, followed by a detailed sharing of content.
Grapes are one of the most common fruits, with a relatively high market demand. Therefore, many regions cultivate grapes. Grapes have a very long natural lifespan. In traditional grape-growing areas, it is common to see grapevines over a hundred years old that are still lush and productive. The lifecycle of grapes generally consists of the juvenile stage, initial fruiting stage, full fruiting stage, and the rejuvenation stage.
The Growth Process of Grapes
1. Juvenile Stage
The period from planting one-year-old grape cuttings, grafted plants, or seedlings until they start to bloom and bear fruit is called the juvenile stage, which is very short, usually about 1 to 2 years. This stage mainly focuses on strengthening soil, fertilizer, and water management to promote the growth of the young vines' root systems and lay a good foundation for developing strong main vines.
2. Initial Fruiting Stage
Grapes tend to fruit relatively early, usually starting to bear fruit 2 to 3 years after planting. From the beginning of fruiting until the vines fill the trellis, this period is referred to as the initial fruiting stage. This is a crucial period for shaping, where attention should be paid to developing strong fruiting branches while the tree form rapidly expands.
3. Full Fruiting Stage
The full fruiting stage is a period of stable and high yield. Grapes have a long period of economic fruiting. Under normal management conditions, the full fruiting stage can last more than 20 to 30 years. Poor management can lead to early decline of the vines, significantly shortening the full fruiting period.
4. Rejuvenation Stage
The upper fruiting branches of the vines, to maintain yield, undergo decades of renewal. The base of the old vines thickens and can easily split, causing the new shoots to weaken and the plant to enter the aging stage. During this period, a large number of suckers emerge from the base of the old vines or nearby roots.
How to Plant Grapes
Choose plump and healthy grape varieties to plant in the soil, water them after planting, and place them in the sun to wait for the seedlings to emerge. After planting, water thoroughly, spreading the soil around the roots while watering, then covering this soil on the surface after the water has渗透ed into the soil. Follow the principle of applying thin fertilizer frequently. After the grapes sprout, top dressing is necessary. Fertilizing can be combined with watering when the weather is good, but avoid leaving standing water after each watering as it can cause root rot. Appropriate soil loosening can increase soil aeration.
The above introduction to how to plant grapes and the methods of the grape growth process are provided as reference suggestions.