What are the key points of grape cultivation techniques? Master the planting method in one article
Grapes are a fruit that everyone relatively enjoys eating, and there are now a great many varieties of grapes. Their planting area in our country is also very extensive, and as market demand for grapes increases, more and more people are growing them. However, many people do not have a correct planting method before planting, nor do they know what the cultivation key points are. Below, the editor brings you the key points of grape cultivation techniques, so let's take a look!
1. Digging holes for seedling raising
The planting method for grapes is generally the method of raising seedlings and then transplanting, so before planting we must dig the seedling holes well, scoop out the soil, and then put in an appropriate amount of farmyard manure as base fertilizer. Control the amount of base fertilizer well according to the planting area; after applying the base fertilizer, cover it with soil, mix an appropriate amount of compound fertilizer into the soil, and after backfilling, let it be appropriately higher than the ground. When sowing, in order to ensure strong seedling vitality and improve the germination rate, you can properly do the work of promoting germination by wrapping the seeds in a wet cloth to prevent water loss, and after sowing strengthen management until the seedlings emerge. Then transplant at the appropriate time in April-May.
2. Water management
After timely field planting, the management of grape seedlings must be done well. After field planting, water thoroughly to settle the roots, then cover well with plastic film, seal the openings with moist soil to prevent water loss and improve the soil's water retention. Control the planting density well, and water timely according to the growth of the grapes. During the seedling stage, do not water too much; when the soil is too dry, water lightly. After the seedlings survive, increase the frequency of watering, and water timely according to the soil moisture content and the grape growth stage; it is not suitable to water when the temperature is too high. Therefore, during high-temperature summer weather, avoid noon and water in the morning and evening periods.
3. Building trellises and guiding vines
Grapes are a vining fruit, so we must build the trellis well before the grapes enter their peak growth period. The trellis must be sturdy and able to withstand strong winds, preventing it from being blown apart and causing damage to the plants. When the new shoots of the grapes grow to about 520 cm, the vine guiding work must be done well, and appropriate topdressing should be applied, with good control of the amount and nutrient ratio. After successful vine guiding, water once every half month, carrying out watering together with intertillage and weeding to improve soil permeability, strengthen water and nutrient absorption, and promote grape growth.
4. Shaping and pruning
The branches of grapes grow relatively quickly, so during the peak growth period of the grapes we must appropriately suppress branch growth and properly prune excessively long, excessively dense, and leggy branches. And if the growth is weak, the weak and unhealthy branches should be pruned away. We also need to prune away the bud tips from the main vine to prevent poor fruiting and make the grape growth healthier. Then, when the new shoots grow to about 28 cm, plants with strong growth ability and health should be selected as mother plants, and the remaining branches should be removed to ensure quality.
In addition, after field planting of grapes, we should do the work of thinning and finalizing seedlings well to ensure that all grape plants have the same growth rate and yield. The growth of grapes is very strong, and the water requirement is relatively large, but note that there must be no standing water in the orchard, otherwise it will affect grape growth and lead to the opposite of what is desired. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. If you want to learn more related information, please continue to follow us!