Kyoho grape seedlings: price per mu and how to grow them

Kyoho grape is a mid-to-late ripening variety among grape cultivars, very sweet in taste, rich in juice, with relatively thick skin and fairly high sugar content. Kyoho grapes are widely grown in our country and much favored by fruit growers, because they adapt well to the environment and have strong disease resistance, and with good cultivation they readily produce high yields. So how much does a mu of Kyoho grape seedlings cost? How do you grow them?

1. How much does a mu of Kyoho grape seedlings cost?

The price of Kyoho grape seedlings is roughly 1-8 yuan per plant; prices differ from place to place and are also affected by factors such as market conditions, purchase quantity and seedling specifications. So the price of a mu of Kyoho grape seedlings mainly depends on your planting scale. For open-field planting, a mu needs about two thousand seedlings, costing roughly 2000-16000 yuan. For greenhouse cultivation, more seedlings are needed: a mu of land requires about 6000 seedlings, costing between 6000 and 50000 yuan, with the exact figure depending on the situation.

2. How do you grow Kyoho grapes?

1. Planting method

Kyoho grapes can be grown either by sowing seed or by cuttings or grafting. Choose varieties with strong disease resistance, good cold resistance and good adaptability to the environment. Sow or plant in March or April, when the soil has thawed and temperatures are rising again.

2. Soil requirements

The soil pH for growing grapes is best between 6 and 7, which is more suitable for root growth. In addition, the soil should be loose, well draining, fairly fertile and well aerated, so that the survival rate after planting is higher. Especially when growing from seed, you can deep-plough the soil in advance and mix in a certain amount of compound fertilizer, which promotes seed germination and improves the soil.

3. Light conditions

Whether Kyoho grapes yield heavily and whether the fruit tastes sweet are closely related to light. If they can get seven or eight hours of light a day, the grapes grown are generally of better quality.

4. Other points to note

Under normal conditions, Kyoho grape seedlings do not bear fruit until they are a full three years old, and during this period you must take care to tend them carefully. In the first and second years, the main aim is to promote vegetative growth of the young plants and build up their vigor; prune away weak branches as appropriate, keeping only the three strongest main branches. At the same time, flower control is needed to prevent the vines from fruiting too early. In the third year of growth, water and top-dress appropriately to support the nutrient supply needed for later growth; if the weather is rather rainy, drain off the excess water promptly to avoid yellowing leaves, root rot and similar problems. During the fruiting period, the fruit is easily affected by weather, bird damage and so on, so bagging protection can be used: simply cover the grape clusters with loose white paper.