How do I grow grapes?

It is not very difficult to successfully grow grapes, but at the beginning it may be informed decisions to save a lot of unnecessary efforts. When you start growing grapes, think about how grapes will be used before the decision, what types of grapes grow. The grapes of the table and grapes of wine are very different. Wine grapes have small, seed berries, so they are not really suitable for food. The grapes of the tables have relatively low sugar levels and acid levels, so they do not produce good wine.

Before selecting the vine to plant, consider how local cultivation. If you want to successfully grow grapes, compare ripening habits of grape variety to the local climate. Grapes can be grown in places with a surprisingly short vegetation season if timely maturation is planted. The varieties of late enlargement need about 170 growing days to properly ripen.

Think about growth vine habits in preparing for growing grapes and providing an application lattice or supporting system. When growth with Concord HThe distines drop down so that the vines must be trained along the high grilles, which gives them enough space to drop during the growing season. Vinifera grapes have a habit of growing growth, so they can be trained with low supports that give them space for growth. Placing the vine to suit their natural growth habits, maximize the exposure to sunlight, which increases the amount of grapes created and provides the best conditions for maturation.

grapevines generally grow well when they are placed in full sun and planted in light soil. They need enough water, but also require good drainage, so they are often planted on slopes. They have extensive root systems, so the preparation of soil to a depth of up to 36 inches (91 cm) before planting is a good way to grow grapes. Remember that wine vines usually do not produce within two years after planting and some varieties require up to čTyři years.

vines should be cut every year to encourage them to grow grapes. Pruning should take place at the end of winter or very early in the spring before the vines starts to grow in the season. Remove any wine vines that have been damaged by winter weather. Trim all the shoots growing to the side because side shoots are usually not too fruitful. Cut off the vine sufficiently to allow sunlight and air to reach each part of the vine. Overgrown vines are more susceptible to molds and fungi and also fruit. Long runners can be cut in half if the grapes have overgrown.

Protect the wine vines from pests. Organic pesticides stop insects. Often it is necessary to cover the vines as the grapes ripen to prevent birds to eat them before they are ready for harvesting.

Many people who grow grapes are reaping them too early. The grapes change the color of the weeks weeks before they are fully ripe, so their harvest at this point is disappointing.Investing in the refractometer to control the level of grape sugar is the most reliable way to find out if they are really ready for harvesting. The grapes of the table can be harvested if they have about 18 % sugar content. To create the right alcohol in wine, grapes of wine usually need approximately 24 % of the sugar content. The use of the refractometer ensures that all the work needed to grow grapes is not unnecessary.