The pruning stage is perhaps the most important in the care of grapes. Summer pruning should be carried out so that the fruits are juicy and saturated with useful substances.
Every year the vineyards grow, releasing more and more shoots, buds and clusters. The root system is overloaded and cannot provide sufficient nutrition. Without pruning, the fruits will become small and sour. GLOBAL HAPPENINGS has collected the most important information about the correct pruning of grapes.
Trimming time
In June, you should tie up a fruitful vine and cut off a little fresh growth.
When flowering is complete, you need to remove the stepchildren and start feeding. And in August, young shoots are cut by the chasing procedure. To improve the development of the lower part of the rhizome at the end of summer, it is recommended to remove a few upper roots.
Summer pruning steps
pinching stage
Pinching is aimed at improving fruit growth. It will provide an active tie and will facilitate the supply of nutrients. About 2 cm should be removed from the tops of the branches.
Stepping stage
Pinching is a way of cutting off stepsons. In July, experts advise cutting side shoots – they grow from axillary buds. Thin branches are best broken off by hand, lightly pressing on the base with your thumb. Please note that you do not need to completely remove the shoots.
Chasing
At the last stage, the upper parts of the shoots should be removed at a height of 2.2 – 2.3 meters. The best time to do this is in August. Pruning is done with a pruner or a sharp knife to the level of the first leaf.
The difference between chasing and pinching is that after such a procedure, the apical shoot is shortened to 40 cm.
By the way, grapes have long been known for their beneficial properties: it lowers cholesterol, helps with kidney diseases and disorders of the digestive system, improves immunity due to the content of vitamins and trace elements, is an effective prevention of cardiovascular diseases, normalizes blood pressure, improves metabolism and eliminates swelling.
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Source: Obozrevatel
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