How to grow potted grapes: Detailed explanation of potted grape cultivation techniques

How to plant potted grapesArticle summary: An introduction to the planting and cultivation techniques of potted grapes, detailing the green plant and flower introduction. Next, the editor will explain.Grapes are seen by the public as a nutrient-rich, soft and juicy fruit. Many rural families grow grapes in their courtyard, which can be both ornamental and enjoyable to harvest in summer. However, as rural people gradually move into high-rise buildings, they no longer have courtyards, making it difficult to grow grapes! And this is where potted grapes come into view!Potted grapes not only meet the needs of home greening and ornamental, but also yield a lot of grapes when planted well. It is very meaningful for those who want to grow grapes at home!Some people say, is it feasible to grow potted grapes? Grapes have a well-developed root system, and putting them in a pot is not limiting their growth? Can they still bear fruit? In fact, this is a misunderstanding of grapes! Compared with other fruit trees, grapes are very suitable for potting! The reason for this is as follows:First: Grapes have a strong adaptability to the region. You may not know that among all fruit trees in the world, grapes have the largest cultivation area and the widest distribution, spanning multiple temperature zones, including tropical, temperate, and subarctic regions! Just looking at the planting situation in China, they can be grown in the south, north, and even in the northwestern plateau! Grapes have a very strong adaptability to different climates and soil environments!Second: Grapes are easy to propagate. Most grape varieties can survive by cutting and have good grafting properties. For potting, you can directly plant seedlings or cuttings if you don't have seedlings.Third: Grapes have good characteristics. Grapes bear fruit relatively quickly, and if not controlled, they can produce a large number of fruits (more fruits may lead to lower quality). They are not very demanding on soil requirements and are relatively easy to manage. Apart from swamps and heavily saline-alkaline soils, other soil types can grow well!If you have a nice balcony or rooftop at home and want to grow a potted grapevine, how should you do it? Today, I will give you a detailed explanation:Firstly, the choice of variety:Potted grapes are a bit different from those grown outdoors. Their yield is not very high, so there's no need to process the mature fruits! Moreover, potted grapes are not greatly affected by the growing period, so early, mid, and late-maturing varieties can all be planted! Try to choose varieties with good quality, disease and pollution resistance, and high yield, such as巨峰 (Jùfēng) and玫瑰香 (Méiguīxiāng).Then, the choice of planting container:The pot is the container for potting, and this choice should be scientific! It cannot be too small, as it will greatly affect the growth of the potted grapevine! The size can depend on the chosen tree size, and materials such as plastic buckets or polystyrene boxes can be used. If you want it to look aesthetically pleasing, you can buy a ceramic pot specifically for this purpose!How to plant potted grapesSome people are not sure what size container to use. I can give you a reference suggestion: if you want to cultivate seedlings, a small container will do, with a diameter of 10cm. If you're planting directly without transplanting, choose a container with a diameter of about 40cm and a depth of 50cm after selecting the size of the seedlings!Next is the most important choice of potting soil:So-called potting is somewhat similar to the concept of "grape root limitation," meaning that root growth is confined to the pot. Therefore, it is necessary to have good soil growth conditions. Good soil is beneficial for root growth! At this point, general soil cannot meet the requirements of potting soil, so it needs to be prepared according to the properties of the soil! The best potting soil is humus soil, generally requiring loose, fertile soil with good water permeability, breathability, and moisture retention. The general soil and fertilizer ratio is 7:3. The soil mix can be 40% garden soil + 40% leaf mold soil + 20% sandy soil, and the fertilizer can be organic肥料, such as crushed sheep manure or chicken manure mixed with soil, then thoroughly mixed! Remember: leaf mold soil is indispensable!Next is the preparation and planting of the seedlings:When buying seedlings, choose those with a well-developed root system, full buds, and no pests or diseases, preferably over one year old. It is necessary to properly prune the roots of the seedlings, cutting off any straight or long roots! Soak the seedlings in water for 24 hours before transplanting. When transplanting, pad the bottom drainage hole to prevent soil from falling out. Then fill in more than one-third of the soil, making a dome shape with the center higher than the sides. Place the grapevine on it, spread the roots in the center, and start covering the soil. After covering the soil, gently lift the seedling with your hand, then press the potting soil down and water to settle the roots!At this point, the potting is basically done, but this is just the end of the preliminary work. There are still some things to pay attention to later:How to manage water and fertilizer: Potted grapes require a lot of water, and the amount varies by season! Watering should be done in the morning and evening, avoiding direct sunlight. Watering should be thorough and not just "dab" the surface. You can also spray water on the leaves with a spray bottle to reduce dust. If the potting starts before autumn, it is necessary to provide sufficient water, and then slightly control the water in autumn, avoiding excessive watering to prevent the waste of water and nutrients!The demand for fertilizer should follow the principle of "frequent application of thin fertilizer." This is because the space for potted grapes is limited, and if excessive fertilizer is applied carelessly, it can easily cause the plant to "burn" to death! Apply fertilizer every 5-7 days. Fertilizer can be used in the form of time-release chemical fertilizer solutions. In addition to top dressing, foliar feeding can also be done!