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What to do with grapes in spring to have a harvest in summer: 5 useful tips
25.02.2024 17:10
Grapes can be called one of the most popular plants at the moment. However, experienced gardeners understand perfectly well that it requires special care.
If you make even a minor mistake, you can lose a significant part of the harvest.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told how to care for grapes.
Therefore, it is worth remembering several actions that must be taken for grapes in the spring.
Pruning and shaping the bush
Before active growth begins, a thorough pruning must be carried out. It is important to remove any damaged, diseased or dead vines. It is also necessary to remove vines that are too long or overlapping.
You should not forget about the formation of the bush. First of all, you need to determine the desired pruning system. The most popular ones include:
1) nut;
2) double nut;
3) standard and others.
The bush must be formed taking into account the characteristics of the variety and climatic conditions.
Weeding and weed removal
In the spring, it is important to remove weeds from the soil around the grape vines. Weeds compete with plants for nutrients and moisture, so they need to be removed regularly. Weeding also helps keep the garden clean and tidy, which promotes healthy plant growth.
Plant fertilizing
Spring fertilizing for grapes can be called key. There are two options:
1) complex fertilizers;
2) natural, these include: compost or humus.
Fertilizing can be done either once or in several stages during the spring period. However, it is worth remembering that an excess of fertilizers can have negative consequences for the bush.
Ensuring proper watering
In spring, grapes require regular watering, especially during periods of dry and hot weather. However, it is always worth being rational. For example, watering should only be started if the soil is dry. Excess moisture will cause rotting of the root system of plants.
Protection from diseases and pests
Spring is the best time to carry out preventive treatment. Grapes are susceptible to the following diseases:
1) powdery mildew;
2) black rot and others.
Also, do not forget about pests that also cause damage. When choosing means for preventive treatment, you need to clearly identify the needs. A simple example: aphids do not appear on the site for several years, what is the point of treating them?
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