The Latest Techniques and Methods for Growing and Cultivating Grapes

Grapes are a fruit with a very good taste; this fruit has no seeds and belongs to the grape family. It is very crisp to eat, and everyone likes to eat grapes. Grapes are also called American grapes. Their hometown originates from California in the United States, and they were later introduced to China. Grapes are not cheap on the market either, and they sell for quite a lot. So how should grapes be grown? Next, Shuaishuai will introduce them to everyone!

1. Growing environment suitable for grape cultivation

1. If you want to grow high-quality grapes, you must choose a suitable environment. The first places in China to introduce grapes were Qingdao and Fuzhou, and both introductions were successful. This shows that most places in China can grow them, and the environment is suitable for grape growth. We can choose to plant on small hills and flat land. For the soil, choose soil with relatively good air permeability and drainage, and sandy soil is best.

2. During the germination and flowering period of grapes, if the humidity in the soil and air is too high and the moisture content is too high, they are very likely to become diseased. Therefore, choose a well-ventilated area with moderate dryness and moisture. During the fruit growth period, we need to increase water. When the fruit reaches maturity, keep the environment at low humidity. Grape vines are afraid of wind, and especially in windy weather, it is very easy for the trellis to collapse, so try to choose a wind-sheltered place. As for light, grapes do not like to grow in shaded environments. Without enough light, the vines will grow very thin and slender, affecting the photosynthesis of the leaves. When the sun is strong, pay attention to shading, because the fruit cannot be exposed to strong light during the growth period, otherwise sunburn will occur.

2. Key points for growing and cultivating grapes

1. Cultivation time

Generally, spring and autumn are better. If planted in these two seasons, the survival rate will be higher than in other seasons, and early to late February is the best period. When cultivating, the density should be determined according to the training method. Usually, the distance between each plant is 1 m × 3 m. Before planting, apply enough base fertilizer.

2. Fertilizer and water management

At the initial stage of cultivation, water enough to make the soil sufficiently moist. During the growth period, if drought occurs, water in time. If water accumulates in the orchard, find a way to drain it out. The water accumulation time must not be too long, otherwise root mildew will occur. From late October to early November, apply enough base fertilizer. The number of fertilizer applications in a year is about 8 times.

3. Pest and disease control

Before the plants germinate, spray once with a mixed solution of 3-5 degree lime sulfur mixture plus 200-300 times sodium pentachlorophenate to eliminate the source of disease. After the first leaf unfolds, spray once every 10 days. Once live insects are found, they can be wiped off with a cloth.

The above are the cultivation techniques for grapes. After the fruit matures, harvest the clusters that have already matured. Harvest one cluster as soon as it ripens, using the rule of harvesting in batches. If planting on a large scale, be sure to choose the planting site in advance. This is very important. Whether the soil quality meets the requirements and whether the fertility is sufficient all need to be considered in advance, so as to ensure everything is safe.