Propagation of grapes by cuttings in autumn

Growing a grapevine at home from cuttings requires a lot of physical effort and specific knowledge. The key to the success of the event is high-quality planting material. Self-rooted seedlings emerge from material harvested after autumn pruning of the vineyard. In this article we will talk about propagating grapes from cuttings in the fall at home.

How to propagate grapes from cuttings at home

The ability of grapes to form roots on woody or green shoots makes it possible multiply culture by cuttings.

At the end of the summer season, along with pruning the bushes, harvesting is carried out. planting material - Chubukov. With proper care at home, by spring they will grow into young, viable grape seedlings.

When to take grape cuttings in the fall

Traditional autumn pruning makes it possible to harvest a large number of grapevines. The procedure is carried out after the leaf fall has ended, the movement of juices has stopped, but the air temperature has not yet dropped to negative levels. Typically this period begins in mid-November and lasts until early December.

Important! The material suitable for harvesting must be smooth, clean and without any damage.

Trimming algorithm

A vine suitable for cutting cuttings has been selected since the summer. Particular attention is paid to branches that actively bear fruit throughout the season. Fattening green shoots useless in this regard.

Procedure:

1. Strong shoots that have matured to the ground and are no more than 0.8 cm thick are suitable for slicing.
2. Chibuki are prepared only from the middle parts of the shoots.
3. The bottom is cut at an angle of 45°, and the top at a straight angle.
4. After cleaning the grapevine with pruning shears, remove all tendrils and leaves.
5. A direct incision is made in the internode, between two adjacent buds.
6. The recommended cutting length is no more than 50 cm.
7. Depending on the size of the internodes, the harvested material should have from 3 to 6 buds.
8. Four furrows are made on the sides with a needle or nail.

High-quality chibouk is hard and makes a crackling sound when bent.

How to preserve chibuki

Autumn cuttings require a long winter storage planting material subject to certain conditions. One of them is the air temperature not higher than +4°C. Chibouks are also tied into a bundle with a rope or twisted with a soft elastic band.

Available storage methods:

1. Planting material is buried in the cellar in a container with wet sand until the beginning of February.
2. In the garden, they dig a trench along the length of the chibouks, its depth is 50 cm. A layer of sand (up to 10 cm) is laid on the bottom, and bundles of cuttings are laid on top, which are sprinkled with soil, straw, and fallen leaves. Cover the top with plastic film.
3. Optimal storage conditions are created on the refrigerator door. Chubuki are soaked in cold water for 2 days, wrapped in cling film and placed inside kitchen appliances until January.

Autumn rooting of cuttings

In order for the autumn rooting of grapes to be successful, it is planned for the end of January - beginning of February.

At this time, planting material is removed from storage areas and treated with a solution of potassium permanganate.Afterwards they are soaked in water for 2 days and the sections are refreshed. The part of the vine that will produce roots is treated with a growth stimulator.

In water

This is the easiest way to root grape cuttings. To carry it out, distilled or boiled liquid is poured into a glass container and the prepared pipes are dipped into it.

How to grow grapes from cuttings in water:

1. The liquid level does not exceed 5 cm of the length of the pipe.
2. When the jelly-like substance is released, the vine is removed from the jar and the cut is washed with running water, preventing rotting.
3. The liquid in the containers is changed daily. To avoid such frequent repetition of the procedure, 3 tablets of activated carbon are lowered to the bottom of the container.
4. After enlarging the lower cut of the shank and changing its color, the volume of water is increased, raising it to the second eye from the bottom. Wound tissues form on the planting material, protecting the future plant from rotting.
5. After 2 weeks, the awakening buds will begin to bloom. The seedling will require more moisture, so liquid is added to the jar more often.
6. After 25 days, the root system will begin to develop.
7. After the roots reach 3 cm in length, it is time to transplant the plant into the ground.

If the sprouted cuttings are not transferred to the soil in a timely manner, rotting will begin due to oxygen deficiency.

In the ground

For the formation of the root system, nutrient soil of low acidity is used.

To create a soil mixture take:

• sand;
• light peat;
• fertile soil;
• humus.

The resulting nutrient substrate is poured into cut bottles or plastic pots. When filling, provide for drainage holes and a drainage layer of expanded clay, pebbles or broken bricks.The cuttings are placed in the soil at a slight slope, leaving 2 buds on the surface.

In the sawdust

Sawdust for rooting chibouks is poured with boiling water and left to cool naturally, then squeezed out and placed in cut bottles. The cuttings are deepened into them so that the upper bud of the planting material protrudes only 1.5 cm above the layer of woody debris.

During the first 2 weeks, the seedling will have enough of its own nutrients, then stimulation of the growth of roots and branches is recommended. Complex feeding applied in liquid form. Plants respond especially well to mullein solution. Moisten the sawdust once every 5 days.

Reference. The container with planting material is placed on a heating radiator.

When to plant in open ground

Cuttings that have acquired a root system at home must be planted in open ground at the beginning of the last spring month. By this time, leaves are already present on the cuttings.

The process of transferring young plants looks like this:

1. First, choose a well-lit place with well-drained soil on the site.
2. The ground is thoroughly dug up, mixing coarse sand, humus and nitroammophoska into the soil.
3. Form planting holes up to 25 cm deep.
4. The distance between seedlings should be at least 40 cm.
5. The sprouted chibouks are embedded in the ground so that the upper eye is at a distance of 10 cm from the surface.
6. The lower part is sprinkled with fertile soil and compacted.
7. The seedlings are watered and mulched abundantly.

Conclusion

Compliance with the basic rules for collecting, storing, rooting and moving material into open ground will help achieve high efficiency in growing grapes by cuttings.Constantly following all the subtleties of the process will contribute to the autumn formation of full-fledged healthy seedlings.