Features of planting grapes in containers
Grapes are planted in containers at any time. To grow a culture at home, they adhere to the rules of care and cultivation. The container method helps to better develop the root system and get a healthy seedling.
Features of planting grapes in containers
Preparation of seedlings and cuttings
Cuttings are prepared in the fall at the time of pruning the vines near the vineyard. Basic rules for pruning:
- choose a long shank: then it will be of better quality;
- shoots are chosen straight;
- pruning is carried out after the leaves have fallen.
The cuttings are obtained only before the onset of cold weather. The suitable vine is light in color with no unidentified spots, dry spots or damage. The cut vine is processed, all the leaves are removed, the top is cut off.
Chubuk is left up to 45 cm long and up to 1.2 cm in diameter. Kidneys are required. The seedling has its own advantages: it is active development and development.
Secrets of planting in a container
Before planting a seedling, pay attention to its quality. If it is purchased, they look to see if there is any fungus on it. The foliage should look healthy and brightly colored. For optimal cultivation, at least 2 eyes are required.
Advantages and disadvantages
Disadvantages of planting a grape seedling in a container:
- There is a risk of buying planting material infected with a pest that is difficult to identify immediately - phylloxera. This increases the risk of damaging other plants. It is difficult to remove the parasite from the container.
- The roots of grapes are sometimes cramped. In this case, the plant stops actively developing.
- Removing a plant from a container is fraught with damage to the bush.
Pros:
- high survival rate;
- year-round possibility of planting a bush;
- ease of selection of high-quality planting material;
- stable ingress of water to the root.
Homemade container
You can make containers from polyethylene yourself
The usual material for making a container is black polyethylene. You will also need a soldering iron to weld all the parts together. Pros of homemade containers:
- the required volume for planting material;
- availability;
- cheapness;
- the stalk is easier to reach, the root system is not disturbed;
- the soil is used more economically.
Landing rules
Whether the stalk is healthy before planting is determined by the incision of the kidney. If the color is light green, the shoot is suitable; if it is brown, it is dead. After checking, the germination stage begins.
The planting material is sent to a container with water for 24 hours. After that, it is moved into a vessel with water to a depth of 5 cm. In the jar, a distance of up to 5 cm is left between the vines, while different varieties are distributed in different containers.
When the first roots appear, the grapes are planted in the soil. Drainage is laid out at the bottom of the container, and then the bush itself, and covered with soil. All shoots are left above the ground. Watered systematically, depending on the variety.
The main mistakes when leaving:
- small size of drainage holes at the bottom of the container;
- frequent watering;
- improper soil composition;
- small amount of light for a plant;
- lack of fertilizers.
Landing in open ground
Determine the location of the vineyard. It should be spacious, there should be a solid support nearby: a gazebo, a fence, a support. The place should be well lit, but not in direct sunlight. The vineyard does not like drafts. The soil is loose, with low acidity.
Landing pit - up to 0.5 m deep. Drainage is laid at the bottom. Take out the cutting, the seedling from the container so as not to harm the roots. After planting in open ground, it is watered with water at room temperature.
Grape care
Taking care of the grapes is not difficult, but there are basic rules. Shrub shape. Lateral eyes break off. Old dry branches are removed. As the bush grows, its shoots are tied up. 8 shoots - 1 m trellis. Vines above 0.5 m are pinched.
The grapes are systematically sprayed with special agents. This prevents the appearance of diseases and pests. Excess bunches are removed so as not to overwork the shrub. If the berries are large, leave one bunch, if small, several.
The vineyard is regularly watered with warm water. Its amount depends on precipitation and air temperature. They are fed in the middle of summer.
Conclusion
Growing grape seedlings in a container will be successful only if the basic rules of care are followed. The advantage of this method is that you can plant the material all year round, except for winter. If all the rules are followed, the bush will turn out to be formed and healthy, it will take root 100%. The container is both bought and made of polyethylene.