Key Points of Grape Cultivation Techniques and a Detailed Explanation of Daily Management Methods
Grapes are 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. Selecting the Site and Building the Orchard
The place where grapes are planted should be chosen in a location with fairly convenient transportation, to facilitate harvesting and the transport of fruit seedlings. Then make sure 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. Carry out the land preparation work on the soil properly, apply enough base fertilizer, and improve the 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, and creates a good growing environment for the grapes.
2. Digging Trenches and Planting
Grapes are a vine plant, and after planting they will grow at their planting position for many years. We should control the size of the planting trench according to the growing region and terrain, 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 press firm. Control the planting depth well; it should not be too deep or too shallow, otherwise it will have a certain impact on their 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, do the pruning work well, carrying out tasks such as bud removal and shoot selection. When the buds sprout, remove the sprouts at the bottom to prevent tillering from consuming too many nutrients and affecting the growth of the grape buds. When the seedlings grow to about 22 cm, do the branch thinning and shoot selection work well. Keep strong branches, concentrate nutrients on the fruiting branches, and promote flowering and fruiting of the plant. Then also pay attention to doing the shoot removal and pinching work well. Promote the thickness and strength of the grape seedlings and flower bud differentiation, etc., and improve your own planting benefits.
4. Fertilizer and Water Management
Before planting, we should apply enough base fertilizer, and after harvesting each year we should apply base fertilizer once. The application method of base fertilizer is mainly strip application in layers, and the type is mainly farmyard manure. Then we should topdress appropriately according to the growth of the grapes. For example, during the full fruiting period, topdress appropriate amounts of farmyard manure according to the weight of the fruit. The number of topdressings should be kept at more than two times, generally carried out before flowering and during the swelling period. Grapes have a relatively large demand for water 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 diseases and pests.
The above is a brief introduction to grape cultivation techniques. Growing grapes is relatively simple. But we should choose suitable varieties according to the climate and soil of the growing region. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you all for reading and supporting.