Detailed Explanation of Key Points in Shine Muscat Grape Cultivation Techniques

First, orchard establishment: dig the planting trenches well and plant the seedlings properly; second, fertilizer and water management: apply quick-acting fertilizer in the year of planting, and topdress according to growth conditions during the growing season, combining irrigation with fertilization; third, flower and fruit management: remove excessive inflorescences; fourth, training and pruning; fifth, pest and disease control: apply different pesticides according to different conditions.

Points to note when planting Shine Muscat grapes:

1. Planting density

Grape planting must also be adapted to the region and the variety; planting should be based on the unique habits of the grape variety. For southern trellis systems, seedlings are generally planted at 220-238 plants/mu, with row spacing of 2.8-3 m and plant spacing of 1 m; for fence trellis systems, seedlings are generally planted at 460-600 plants/mu, with row spacing of 1.5 m-1.8 m and plant spacing of 70-80 cm.

2. Planting time

Planting should be early rather than late (planting can be done from December of the current year to around Qingming Festival of the following year), and shallow rather than deep.

3. Planting method

Lay the root system flat and distribute it evenly, cover with fine soil and press firmly by hand, then water thoroughly. Afterward, cover with plastic film. It is best to use transparent film; before covering, level the ground and then spray trifluralin herbicide on the ground in a targeted manner.

4. Fertilization after planting

In the year of planting, mainly apply quick-acting nitrogen fertilizer to promote rapid plant growth. Before budding, apply 15 kg of quick-acting nitrogen fertilizer per 667 sq m to promote uniform and robust budding. At the early flowering stage, topdress with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, applying 15 kg per 667 sq m, to promote new shoot growth and improve fruit set. During the fruit expansion stage, mainly apply potassium fertilizer, applying 30 kg of potassium sulfate per 667 sq m, to promote fruit development. In mid-October, apply base fertilizer; applying base fertilizer early allows it to take effect sooner, promotes new root growth, and helps make the tree vigorous the following year. Apply 4000 kg of decomposed sheep manure per 667 sq m, combined with 100 kg of compound fertilizer.

The planting time, method, and density of Shine Muscat grapes must all be appropriate, so as to maximize the guarantee of their subsequent growth.