The latest tutorial on grape cultivation methods and techniques

Grape is a very common fruit. There are several thousand known grape varieties in the world, and they are mainly used for two purposes: eating and winemaking. As market demand increases, the requirement for yield is also growing. Therefore, many new growers have joined in. But how exactly should we go about growing grapes? Below, the editor brings you the grape cultivation techniques. Let's take a look!

1. Site selection and orchard establishment

The place for growing grapes should be chosen in a location with relatively convenient transportation, to facilitate harvesting and the transport of young fruit trees. Then ensure the terrain is flat, with good drainage and irrigation measures, sufficient sunlight, and a good growing environment. Keep the soil deep and loose, with strong permeability and moisture-holding capacity. The soil should be well prepared, with sufficient base fertilizer applied to improve soil fertility. Then, according to the planting area and terrain, plan the vineyard well, and set up roads, drainage and irrigation facilities, and various protective measures, etc. This facilitates later management and harvesting, etc., and creates a good growing environment for the grapes.

2. Digging trenches and planting

Grape is a vine plant, and after planting it will grow in its planting position for many years. We should control the size of the planting trench according to the planting region and terrain, etc., and then select good grape seedlings. The root system of the seedlings should be kept at about 5 roots, and the diameter should not exceed 1 cm. Keep about 3-4 buds. When planting, prevent the roots from tangling together; spread them out flat, then cover with soil and firm it by stepping on it. Control the planting depth well; it should not be too deep or too shallow, otherwise it will have a certain impact on its growth. After planting, water once, then cover with a layer of fine soil to prevent the roots from being exposed. It is best to cover with a layer of plastic film, which can also improve the soil's heat preservation and moisture retention capacity!

3. Seedling management

In the same year after the grape seedlings are planted, pruning work should be done well, including bud removal and shoot setting, etc. When the buds sprout, remove the sprouts at the bottom to prevent tillering from consuming too much nutrition and affecting the growth of the grape buds. When the seedlings grow to about 22 cm, do a good job of thinning and setting shoots. Keep robust branches and concentrate nutrients on the fruiting branches to promote flowering and fruiting of the plant. Then also pay attention to doing a good job of shoot removal and pinching. Promote the thickening of grape seedlings and flower bud differentiation, etc., and improve your own planting benefits.

4. Fertilizer and water management

Before planting, we should apply sufficient base fertilizer, and after harvesting each year, apply base fertilizer once. The method of applying base fertilizer is mainly strip application in layers, and the type is mainly farmyard manure. Then we should apply additional fertilizer appropriately according to the growth of the grapes. For example, during the full fruit period, apply an appropriate amount of farmyard manure according to the weight of the fruit. The number of additional fertilizer applications should be kept at more than two times, generally before flowering and during the swelling period. Grapes have a relatively large water requirement throughout the entire growth period, so we should keep the soil moist, especially during important periods such as the flowering period and fruit-setting period. However, on rainy days, drainage work should also be done well to prevent excessive humidity from causing pests and diseases.

The above is a brief introduction to grape cultivation techniques. Grape cultivation is relatively simple. But we should choose suitable varieties according to the climate and soil of the planting region, etc. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and supporting.