Step-by-step instructions for planting grape seedlings in the summer for beginning winegrowers

Grapes are a special crop that has several thousand varieties. The main requirements for growing conditions are maximum sunlight and heat. In summer, grapes are planted less often than in spring or autumn. But if you take into account all the nuances, you can achieve excellent results and harvest a bountiful harvest every year. How to plant grape seedlings in the summer, read our article.

Is it possible to plant grape seedlings in summer?

To be sure of getting a good harvest, it is better to plant grape seedlings in the summer.

Advantages and disadvantages of summer planting

Advantages:

1. The soil will warm up well by summer, which is important for a heat-loving vine.
2. The planting material will be high quality, strong and reliable.
3. In summer, the possibility of frost is excluded.
4. Until autumn, the young shrub will get stronger, grow roots and green mass and, therefore, will endure the winter more easily.

Flaws:

1. During the daytime, the earth overheats.
2. In excessively dry soil, the rooting process of young seedlings slows down.
3. Due to the bright sun, young leaves can get burned.

All these problems are climate related and can be easily solved.

Attention! A seedling suitable for planting is distinguished by strong, dense buds that do not crumble when touched.

Landing dates

Each plant has its own time. The quality of the harvest depends on this.

Favorable days

The most favorable days for planting grape seedlings are the end of June - beginning of July. At this time, the soil is warmed up to +20…+25°C. The cuttings already have 5-6 developed buds. This guarantees rapid establishment.

To ensure a good harvest of grapes, gardeners recommend turning to the lunar planting calendar, which clearly shows when it is safe and profitable to start activities.

Every culture has its own rhythm. A plant planted at the wrong time begins to wither and become sick and bears little fruit.

Favorable days for planting grapes in 2020:

• in June: 23, 28-30;
• in July: 1, 4, 6, 10, 14-15.

In order for young grapes to take root in 2021, you need to familiarize yourself with the deadlines in advance:

• in June: 16, 21-25, 29-30;
• in July: 11-14.

Planting scheme

When planting grape bushes, it is important to maintain distance, otherwise the seedlings will not be able to grow fruitfully and will interfere with each other.

Distance, planting depth, favorable neighborhood

To get a good harvest every year, follow some rules:

1. The distance between rows should be 3 m, between bushes - at least 2 m. This is enough for the normal growth and fruiting of each bush.
2. The seedling must be planted at a depth of 30 cm.
3. The vineyard must be planted only with grapes. Growing other crops nearby complicates the growth and development of berries.

Mandatory conditions when choosing land:

1. The presence of a deep layer with drainage.
2. pH not higher than 7.
3. The soil is loose and breathable.

It is necessary to choose a plant variety depending on the region of residence.

Selection and preparation of a landing site

It is advisable to plant grape seedlings immediately in a permanent place. Since this heat-loving plant does not tolerate temperature changes, it is located where it will be protected from wind and cold.

Experienced gardeners recommend placing shrubs near the walls of the building. Due to the fact that houses warm up from the sun during the day, this allows them to transfer excess heat to the vineyard at night.

Selection and preparation of seedlings

You should not purchase seedlings at spontaneous markets. It is better to buy from experienced gardeners or specialized stores.

Cuttings carefully inspect for signs of disease and pest damage, paying great attention to the buds and root system. They must be free of mechanical damage and have at least 5 developed buds.

Before planting, grape seedlings are prepared. This is done 2 days before planting at a permanent location.

First, they check the condition of the seedlings and look at the color of the vine cut. It should be light green. Then the roots are shortened to 15 cm so that they branch well and do not rise up when planting. They should be pointing down. The roots are soaked for a day in ordinary water and a day in a growth stimulator.

Reference. Bee honey is one of the best organic stimulants. Before planting, it is recommended to soak the roots in a honey solution: 1 tbsp. l. honey per 10 liters of water.

How to plant correctly

When planting plants, use the following tools:

1. A bayonet shovel for digging holes.
2. Bucket.
3. Drainage tube with a diameter of 8-10 cm.
4. A hoe for loosening the soil.

Step-by-step planting instructions

It is useful for inexperienced gardeners to familiarize themselves with the sequence of work:

1. Prepare holes for seedlings several days before the planned planting.
2. Dig a hole 70x70x70 cm. Fill it with nutrients. Mix 1 bucket of humus, 1 bucket of sand, 1 liter of wood ash from a fruit tree. Fill the hole halfway and add 2 buckets of water. After absorption, begin planting.
3. Form an earthen mound in the hole.
4. Place the seedling and straighten the roots, compact the hill a little.
5. Sprinkle with soil without fertilizer to avoid burning the roots.
6. Compact and water with clean water.

Mistakes to Avoid

The most common mistakes that novice winegrowers make:

1. Very shallow planting of seedlings in the ground.
2. Frequent watering and moistening of the soil around the young seedling.
3. Rarely carry out preventive treatments against diseases and pests.

The first 2 years are spent only on the formation of the grape bush. The harvest is obtained in the 3rd year of the plant's life.

Care after landing

Until complete rooting, which usually takes up to 1.5 months, care care for seedlings consists of watering and protection from bright sun.

When planting in summer, it is necessary to deliver water directly to the roots. To do this, install a drainage tube in the hole, through which it is convenient to both water and apply fertilizers.

The grapes are moistened once every 3-4 weeks at the rate of 4-5 buckets of water per 1 bush. First feeding do it in the second year. In the fall, 1 bucket of rotted cow manure is poured under each bush, 200 g of wood ash is poured in, and everything is lightly dug in.

Reference. Spraying with wood ash infusion will help add sweetness to the fruit.

A trellis is installed as a support and to control the direction of growth. At the end of August, it is recommended to trim the tops of the shoots, this will help the vines ripen in winter.

Advice from experienced winegrowers

When growing vines, all beginning gardeners face certain difficulties.

Advice from experienced winegrowers will help you cope with them:

1. The vine is shaded from direct sunlight to avoid leaf burns.
2. Cover with spunbond or agrospan at night.
3. Straw is used to mulch the soil. It retains moisture well, the soil underneath does not dry out or crack. The roots breathe and develop better. Straw rots over time, turning into feeding for grape bushes.
4. Fruiting period is 15-20 years. During this period, unnecessary shoots are regularly removed. If you neglect pruning, the plant will direct all its energy to growing a new vine, and not to bearing fruit.

Conclusion

Any beginning winegrower can grow a high-quality and rich harvest. At the same time, it is important to follow all the recommendations of experienced gardeners, paying special attention to the variety and constantly improving the experience of caring for and growing plants.