Planting grapes

We all love delicious, invigorating grapes with their unique delicate aroma, but not everyone knows how grapes are planted. Grapes are perhaps the only plant whose fruits are literally colored in all the colors of the rainbow: orange, red, green, yellow, purple. Its color splashes evenly over the entire berry, sometimes it is thicker or even turns into a different color, which forms a tan on the side that faces the sun. Very often, the berries from the jewelry wax plaque become dull, and sometimes vice versa, they burn in the sun and shine through so that amber seeds are visible inside. Grapes amazes us not only with their beauty, but also with their taste. In central Russia, grapes have been bearing fruit very recently. However, its cultivation and care are somewhat different from the "southern" one.

Nutritional value.

The berries of any grape variety are rich in sugar. It contains vitamins, acids and mineral salts that are very useful for humans. Also, grapes have medicinal and dietary properties. Dried grapes are very good - seedless raisins and raisins with seeds. The valuable nutritional value of grapes has been known since antiquity. In the East, the war took him on a campaign in ordinary bags attached to the saddles, mixed with nuts and eaten. A handful of this mixture gave strength on long journeys, both to the traveler and to the horse.

Planting grapes in spring with seedlings in open ground

Grape seedlings after planting: photo

An annual grape seedling for planting is first placed in a container, but not in open ground. This must be done in order to transfer the plant to the basement for the winter. Only in the second year, gardeners recommend planting grapes in the ground. It is also recommended to plant grapes in groups for better adaptation to new conditions. It is best to choose grape varieties that grow in local vineyards, as they initially get used to the local climatic conditions.

Choosing a variety for planting grapes in central Russia

Planting grapes in open ground: photo

In order to get an excellent harvest after planting grapes in central Russia, you should pay attention to the following varieties: White Beauty, Crystal Laura, White Miracle, Arcadia and others. These varieties are frost-resistant, unpretentious in care, and tolerate diseases well. And, of course, they have good taste and yield.

Planting grapes in the spring in the ground: choosing a place

The place for planting grapes in open ground should be protected from the wind and, of course, sunny. You can choose a place near the wall of the house, fences that face the south, and if your site has a slope, then plant it on the southwest or south slope. If the site is flat, everyone is busy with your southern walls, then it is best for you to create a place for a vineyard by building a solid fence up to 2 m in height on the site, which will be oriented from east to west.

Instructions for planting grapes

Planting grapes in open ground: photo

This primarily depends on the soil. On sandy soils, grapes are usually planted in a trench, and on clay or loamy soils in ridges. In order to be able to water the grapes, plastic bottles with a cut-off bottom (downward) are often placed between the seedlings. Take your time planting young seedlings, as they love warmth very much.And do not plant the grafted seedlings vertically, it is advisable to place them lying in the position of the greatest possible angle.

Watering the grapes after planting

Watering the grapes after planting is required only for young vines in the first two years. After rooting the grapes at their permanent residence, subsequently limit the number of waterings. About two weeks before the expected flowering, stop watering the grapes, because excess moisture subsequently causes a delay in the ripening of the crop and shedding of flowers. Do not use sprinkler irrigation, as this provokes plant diseases. Better arrange drainage channels at the base of the bushes. Despite the fact that the grapes are saturated with moisture, the grapes themselves do not like the moist soil surface and wet leaves. Therefore, it is better to make a visor over your vineyard.

Pruning grapes of the first year of planting

Planting grapes in open ground: photo

Never prune grapes too much. It is especially unacceptable to remove all grape growth points on the shoot. Remember that no pruning of grapes of the first year of planting is out of the question; in the fall, you can only remove the green part of the shoots.

Any plant, including grapes, loves care, do not forget about it and enjoy these ripe and radiant fruits of the sun!