Grapes are planted in spring or autumn in prepared soil. After the procedure, it is required to provide the vine with the necessary care, which includes watering, regular pruning of branches, top dressing, spraying from insects, and shelter for the winter. Grapes can be planted in black soil or sandy soil.
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Site selection, site preparation
Experts recommend planning the placement of grapes in the southern parts of the site. There should be no strong winds in the vine planting area. The soil is optimal with moderate moisture levels. Saplings are recommended to be placed on a hill away from lakes, ponds, since the root system of the vine can rot.
It is necessary to prepare the land for planting grapes. The sandy-clay soil composition is universal. However, soil requirements differ depending on the type of vine. It is important to study the characteristics of the variety before planting.
The site needs to be prepared 1 month before planting the grapes. Weeds and debris are removed from the soil surface. The soil is dug up with the addition of manure at the rate of 10 kg of organic matter per 1 m², mixed with wood ash (150-200 g). After 2-3 days, the plot is leveled, beds are formed, reaching 30-40 cm in height, 1 m in width. Bumpers are arranged around the beds, which will preserve the decorative effect of the bushes.
2 weeks before planting, it is required to prepare the site. Holes for seedlings are dug, the width and depth should be up to 0.5 m.A gap is left between the grooves for low-growing species up to 3 m, vigorous - 4 m.At the bottom of the pit, gravel (up to 3 buckets), river sand or crushed stone. A layer of humus (2 buckets), superphosphate (0.5 kg), wood ash (1 kg) and fertile soil (1 bucket) are placed on top.
Planting and care rules
Then you need to select the planting material. The variety of seedlings should correspond to the climatic characteristics of the region. The optimal bushes are 2 years of growth, which, 12 months after planting in open ground, can begin to bear fruit. Plant cuttings must be intact. Plants will need to be processed, cut off excess roots. The seedlings are left for 4-5 days in the open air for hardening, which will prevent damage to the plantings, improve the yield and protective characteristics of the grapes.
Work is recommended to be performed in the morning or evening. When planting in black soil or clay soil, it is required to apply fertilizer to the dug holes, place a seedling and spread its roots. The deepening is covered with nutrient soil by 20 cm, then settled water (30 l) is poured out. After 30 minutes, the rest of the soil is poured into the hole. Then the plants are watered again, the soil is loosened to a depth of 10 cm. The land is mulched after the completion of the work.
To obtain a bountiful harvest, you need to provide care for the vines. Timely watering, spraying against insect pests with special means, and seasonal pruning (in spring and autumn) are important. Irrigation procedures are required 2 times every 7-8 days. 1 bush needs up to 10 liters of water. After moistening the soil, mulching is performed.
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