How to start growing grapes at home?

Grapes are a very thermophilic plant and we are used to growing them on huge plantations, mainly in southern countries. But over the past few decades, through the efforts of breeders, many hybrid varieties have been bred that can bear fruit in central Russia, and even closer to the north in closed greenhouses. At an average ripening temperature of + 18 ° C, you can get a harvest of juicy, fragrant berries in just 100-110 days. We will talk about the cultivation and cultivation of such grapes further.

How to grow grapes at home

Grapes are exactly the kind of culture that does not propagate by seeds, since in this case it does not retain its original genetic characteristics. It is not always possible to buy a ready-made seedling of a favorite variety. That is why the most accessible and widespread method of propagation of vines - cuttings.

Its availability lies in the fact that at home it is very easy to preserve, plant and root grape cuttings, prepare them for planting in open ground or a greenhouse. It is best to do this at home, since the rooting process should begin no later than late February - early March.

The most important thing is to choose a grape variety that is capable of good rooting.

Now, very many hybrid varieties have this ability, since cuttings are one of the main areas of work for breeders. Most often, gardeners like to plant table varieties on a garden plot with excellent taste, sugar content, large berries (preferably seedless), with early or mid-ripening periods. The varieties meet almost all these requirements: Delight, Kesha, Pleven, various varieties of Kishmish, Laura, Kodryanka, Anyuta, Aleshenkin, Veles and many others.

Before planting grapes in the ground, it is necessary to germinate the cuttings and wait for the first leaves to appear.

Growing features

Growing grapes in a greenhouse or in the open field directly depends on the natural climatic conditions of the region. It is clear that in the southern regions in the open field, grapes will have time to ripen not only early varieties, but also later ones. But in the Middle zone, the Moscow region and further to the north in open soils, only the harvest of the earliest varieties will ripen.

In regions where summers are short and winters are cold, it is best to grow vines in greenhouses in order to enjoy the taste of berries with different ripening periods for a longer time. But indoors, you will have to more carefully monitor the health of the bushes., microclimate, soil condition, since cases of fungal and other infections spread much faster. In an enclosed space, it is easier to prevent the occurrence of typical diseases than to eradicate them.

Step-by-step technology for growing grape bushes from cuttings

The whole process of obtaining rooted seedlings takes several months, but it is not very difficult in terms of labor intensity. Even novice gardeners who decide to take up viticulture are able to achieve the best results - this culture is so unpretentious, although it requires some attention.The main thing is to properly care for and carry out certain activities on time.

Chopped grape cuttings

Cutting and storing shanks

The very first stage is the preparation of planting material. During the pruning of grapes in the fall, when all the branches bearing fruit this year are removed, cuttings are being prepared. It is the fruit branches that serve as the best material for future seedlings. What is necessary take into account:

• pruning is carried out after leaf fall, before the onset of the first frost;
• the vine should be as straight as possible, healthy, light brown or sandy in color;
• the longer the stalk, the better the reproduction will be.

The branch should be without visible damage, with a light bark, on the cut - green, with droplets of liquid (juice) protruding on it, the lower cut is made straight, and the upper cut oblique. Cutting length - at least 40-45 cm, cut diameter - 10-12 mm + 3-4 living buds with an interval of 10 cm between them.Sections should be made with a very sharp secateurs or a knife so that their tissues do not wrinkle, at a distance of at least 2 from the buds -3 cm.

Cut cuttings must be prepared for storage:

• soak in cold water for 1-2 days, changing the water 2 times a day;
• process with a solution of vitriol or potassium permanganate (it is best to soak for half an hour);
• spread out on paper napkins (towels) and dry well from excess moisture;
• collect cuttings in a bunch, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, tie, fix a tag with the name of the variety (if there are grapes of several varieties, you need to store them in different bags, since different varieties have a bad effect on each other during storage); instead of a film, you can use plastic bottles - lower the vine through the neck and close the lid.

Store the cuttings at t 0 + 5оС (a refrigerator, a glazed balcony, a basement will do).

Cuttings can be stored both in the refrigerator and in the basement

Preparation for rooting

In late February - early March, they begin to root the planting material. First you need to check how the material was preserved. To do this, the sections are updated, each at a distance of 0.5-2 cm from the upper and lower buds, respectively, in an oblique and direct way - they should be green and moist. Then the cuttings are immersed in water for 1-2 days (depending on the degree of dryness of the branches), to stimulate growth, it is necessary to add honey, aloe juice or humate (1 tablespoon / 10l of water).

At the lower heel, where the roots will grow, several grooves 2-3 mm deep and 2 cm long should be made with a needle - this will help to get a more developed, lush root system. The upper cut can be treated with paraffin.

Checking cuttings for safety

Germinating the cuttings in water

Put a layer of cotton wool about 2 cm on the bottom in an ordinary glass liter jar, pour the same amount of water (melted water is best), lower the cuttings. The heel - the bottom edge - should be in the water at a depth of 4-5 cm. To avoid decay of the liquid, you can put 2-3 tablets of activated carbon, add water periodically. You can put a plastic bag on top of the jar to create a greenhouse effect, put it on the windowsill.

Grapes, like any plant, need an abundance of light and warmth to grow vigorously. Twigs will appear first, and then roots. In order for the root system to develop, the shoots should be broken off; for a bush, one, the very last shoot will be enough.

Planting in pots in a greenhouse or greenhouse

The soil for the seedlings must be prepared in the fall by mixing equal amounts of turf soil, peat, sand, rotted manure or compost; ready-made mixture from the store is also suitable. As a container, you can use plastic bottles, larger disposable cups, etc., make drainage holes. A little drainage is poured at the bottom of the container, then the prepared soil, the cutting is carefully lowered onto it, poured with soil, slightly (!) Moistened.

The heel of the seedling should be at a depth of 1/3 of the container, and young shoots above the ground. Approximately until the end of May - beginning of June, young seedlings will have time to root well, develop full-fledged leaves and branches, and prepare for planting in the ground.

Planted shanks in pots

Rooting in sawdust or soil

In the southern regions, where in March the soil warms up to a temperature of 10-12 degrees at a depth of 10 cm, cuttings after processing and soaking can be planted directly into the ground - a school. Planting is done in prepared, well-fertilized soil to a depth of 40 cm. The cuttings are laid in pits (or a furrow), covered with earth up to half, tamped well, watered abundantly, pits are filled up to the top. 2 buds should remain on the surface of the earth. Focusing on the climate of the region, you can cover the surface or temporarily cover it with a film.

Another fairly common way to germinate cuttings is in sawdust.

The sawdust should only be of deciduous trees, without any admixture of harmful plywood or chipboard sawdust. They must be steamed before use - pour boiling water, then cool and in a deep dish (bucket) first pour a small layer on the bottom. Then, in an inclined state, lay out the sawdust in layers, placing the cuttings vertically between them. After planting, cover the dishes with foil, put them in a warm place and moisten the environment from time to time until sprouts and roots appear.

Rooting grapes in sawdust

Correct planting of seedlings in open ground

The technology for planting in open ground is simple. The finished rooted seedling is first prepared for planting in open ground. To do this, within 5-7 days, seedlings in pots are taken out into the street, avoiding direct sunlight. After hardening, cuttings are lowered into the prepared holes together with an earthen lump, the holes are poured with earth mixed with humus, watered with warm water. The main thing is not to deepen the plant and water it moderately. In order not to damage the roots during planting, it is better to carefully cut plastic cups or other containers, then remove the seedling with an earthen clod.

Rooted grapes ready to plant

Be sure to immediately fix the support next to the grape seedling planted in the ground!

Germinating a grape stalk, rooting it and growing a seedling of your favorite crunchy sweet berry is not a lot of work. This can be done both in a polycarbonate greenhouse or greenhouse, and in the open field. Proper care for your pet - and he will thank you with active growth and a rich harvest, literally, in two or three years.

Having your own well-groomed and fruitful vineyard is the dream and concern of almost any gardener. Today there are many varieties suitable for different areas. The grapes are able to grow in warm areas and with short summers. But in order to choose the right variety for the climatic zone, it is better to propagate this berry by cuttings. This is a rather troublesome and responsible business, but as a result the gardener will get exactly what he needs.

How to plant grapes with cuttings at home

Only by using a vegetative propagation method can a healthy, fruiting plant be obtained. In this case, you need to understand all the responsibility, and therefore observe the necessary technique. Methods for grape cuttings are different. Each gardener can share his advice and experience. Having received a shoot from a healthy plant, you can count on a good and voluminous harvest in the future.

First you need to cut the cuttings. To do this, choose healthy grapes with a stiff mother vine. The vine must be well ripe and have live buds. Take a long shoot or segment. The bigger it is, the better... They begin to harvest them even before the first frost. The stalk should be about 1 cm in diameter and have 4 to 8 buds. Basic rules of preparation:

1. Slicing.
2. Sort and label. It is advisable not to use paper labels.
3. If it is not possible to immediately start preparing, then the cuttings are buried in earth and left to winter on the site.
4. First of all, the slices are sent to a container of water for 24 hours.
5. The settled cuttings must be disinfected so that rotting does not occur. Usually a weak solution of potassium permanganate is used for half an hour.
6. After all the procedures, the blanks are blotted with paper towels and left to dry.
7. At the very end, the cuttings should be wrapped in cellophane, tied tightly and stored. Suitable for this: basement, balcony, refrigerator and more. The temperature should be no more than 6 degrees and no less than 2.

Many gardeners it is recommended to check the workpieces every month for the moment of rotting, mold and drying out. If there are problems, then they do everything that is necessary again: washed, processed, dried and sent back for storage.

Planting grapes with cuttings at home: rooting

Breeding grapes with cuttings - troublesome businessrequired full adherence to the technique. Before planting a finished seedling, you need to carry out proper rooting. They do it in the following way:

• In the spring, workpieces are taken out, examined, trimmed and rejected. Cuttings need to be cut for further rooting. There should be an even cut from the bottom, about 2 cm to the bud, and from above, an oblique cut 1-2 cm after the peephole. In this case, the top should be treated with garden varnish or paraffin. It is easy to choose healthy and suitable cuttings for growing. When pruned, they should be green on the inside and have live buds ready to bloom. If the buds look painful, and the inside of the stem is brown, then this material is not suitable for planting.
• To form the roots, make the grooves a thin and sharp object. Nails or needles work well. They make a furrow from the middle to the very end.
• After that, you need to completely immerse the cuttings in water for 24 hours. It is better if they are free in the container and do not interfere with each other.
• To help the roots wake up, a special stimulant is used. For example, Kornevin.
• After the stimulant, the cuttings are again sent to infuse 3-4 cm in water until they are ready for planting. After 2 weeks or earlier, the upper bud begins to bloom. The seedling will begin to absorb water, which means it needs to be added.

As soon as the first bud opens, after 10 days, the first roots should appear... When the root system begins to develop, the seedling is planted in a special substrate. At the bottom of the container, drainage is first laid, and then the grape substrate. The stalk is placed in a bowl and covered with the mixture to the top so that the highest bud alone remains on the surface. After rooting, the seedling is watered and placed on a south, sunny side for good growth. For good survival, some experts advise feeding young grapes. Growing grapes from cuttings does not take place without rooting. This is an important stage and condition for reproduction.

Kilchev method

This is a very interesting way to help the plant develop roots quickly and take root after planting. This implies both planting in open ground and forcing. The method helps the cuttings to form calli. They are achieved due to different temperatures.... One half is in the cold and the other half is warm. To achieve this, the cutting is buried in the ground, and the rest of 10-15 cm is covered with humus. Through this method, the roots develop and grow earlier than the buds.

For a good effect, you can additionally create conditions like in a greenhouse. It is enough to cover with foil or glass. The germination time of the cuttings will directly depend on the weather conditions. The higher the temperature, the faster the kilchev method will pass.

Growing grapes from cuttings at home: school

The groove in which the cuttings should be planted is called a school.In the spring, around April, when the snow melts, they begin to prepare a plot of land. To do this, dig up the soil on a bayonet shovel, spend 2 buckets of sand, 1 humus and a shovel with wood ash for each square meter. All ingredients are mixed well again. Landing is carried out in prepared mounds.

The school should always be loose and free of weeds. To do this, after each watering or rain, fluff the ground around each cutting. In order for the seedlings to develop well and take root, they need feeding with organic fertilizers, which are applied along with water. Before the fall, minting is carried out. This will allow the vine to mature before winter. Saplings are dug out of the school at a permanent place if the seedling has formed at least one woody shoot.

Growing grapes at home from cuttings in spring

Grow grapes in the spring from cuttings it is easier, but due to climatic conditions, not everyone can do it. You need to breed following a certain technique:

• Cut off healthy and stiff shoots. It is desirable that they are even and have swelling buds. Ready cuts are placed in water.
• The shoots need to be distributed and cut into cuttings of 2-3 buds, making the lower cut oblique.
• Each cutting will require a planting in a glass. Growing takes place in a dark and warm place. You need to grow them until they begin to take root and develop their root system.
• In this form, the cuttings are grown all summer, and only in the fall they are sent for storage.
• Further, in the new spring, they are planted in a temporary place, and only in the fall they will go to a permanent one.

Planting grapes with green cuttings

Perhaps, many will be interested in this particular method, which was developed by Yu.D. Lykov. His method is used by many gardeners. The cultivation of grapes takes place over one summer period. According to the author, July is considered the best period. Cuttings are taken from shoots or stepchildren with 3-4 buds. The bottom is cut 3-4 cm below the knot, and the top is just above the kidney. The cuts are placed in a container with rainwater.

For rooting in this case, you need a 5 liter bottle. The top is cut and filled with earth, and a hole is made at the bottom for drainage. Recommended soil: 50% compost and 50% regular soil. Lykov for his method uses the ground dug up by moles. After the earth is laid, it is compacted by shaking and slapping the bottle. For better shaking, also pour rain water. In cuttings with 3 buds, the lower leaf is removed, and the 2 upper leaves are cut to reduce the surface evaporation area. In a two-eyed cutting only the top leaf is left. You can install 4 slices of 5-6 cm in the bottle.

Wooden slats are placed in the bottle to make a frame. A plastic bag is put on top and fastened tightly. The finished greenhouse is placed on the sunny side. For the first 12 days, the cuttings do not need to be touched, because a natural moisture is created inside at a high level. Further, the seedlings are aired and watered every week. It takes an average of one month or one and a half to rooting. In early August, cuttings sent to open ground. This method promises full ripening of the seedling by October.

Output

Grapes are a very tasty berry that can be grown and propagated vegetatively using cuttings. If you follow all the recommendations and instructions, you can get the desired result. Such planting and reproduction promises a healthy plant with a high yield as a result. It's no secret that when buying seedlings, you can get a variety that is unsuitable for the required area. Growing by this method will allow you to avoid trouble and breed exactly the variety you need.

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If you are thinking about how to grow grapes, propagation by cuttings is one of the ways to grow this crop.This is a cost effective and reliable method to strengthen the vines without separating them from the native bush. Cuttings are suitable for breeders and those looking to improve their harvest. They cannot plant a plantation alone, for this it is better to try working with seeds, but for home cultivation, cuttings are perfect as a reliable and quick way. How to plant shoots is described below.

Harvesting cuttings

Breeding grapes with cuttings should start with harvesting them. Usually, branches are grafted to replace one variety with another. Due to the seeds, such an effect cannot be achieved, hundreds of seeds can be grown, but only a few will germinate qualitatively, the rest will be defective to one degree or another. Cuttings of grapes are summer and winter.

The essence of the procedure is to use the natural properties of grapes to recover from a single shoot without disturbing the data of the original vine.

This method is also actively used by experienced gardeners on their plots of land. Despite the fact that the climate in most regions is not suitable for plants to bear fruit, amateurs are puzzled by the construction of greenhouses where ripening can be brought to its logical conclusion.

You can grow grapes from a cuttings in greenhouse conditions. Due to its own root system, the plant is considered self-rooted and has the ability to reproduce in this way.

It is necessary to prepare the source material in advance, preferably during the cleaning of the bushes in the fall. It is necessary to organize the storage of grape cuttings in advance. For subsequent reproduction, you need to choose strong fruiting shoots, which in summer gave the maximum yield. Their diameter is usually about 10 mm. Shoots cut into a replacement knot or middle arrows are suitable as cuttings.

It is important to properly harvest the material so that later germination of grape cuttings is successful. Choose a suitable branch, remove shoots and leaves from it, it should not have stepsons and mustaches with unripe tops. Each cuttings harvested should have at least four buds.

You need to cut with a sharp knife, making a side cut. The place of the corner cut must be determined by the location of the kidneys, step back a few centimeters from the top and cut off. The lower borders of the cutting are cut straight horizontally under the bud.

At the bottom, it is advisable to leave a few vertical notches to the bast. Use a thin razor blade or needle to make cuts about 3 cm deep. This will improve new root formation. The finished material needs to be bandaged for convenience and signed, so that later it would be easy to find and recognize them.

How to keep cuttings for the whole winter

Storing grape cuttings is safe if they are well prepared. First, soak freshly cut cuttings in clean water so that they are saturated with moisture. After that, copper sulfate must be added to the solution in order to disinfect and destroy all harmful bacteria that can destroy the shoots. After processing, they are thoroughly dried. Do not use vitriol stronger than 5% concentration.

How to preserve grape cuttings? Use your basement or cellar if it's dry enough. It is best to wrap the cuttings in plastic wrap and refrigerate on the bottom shelf.... Do not freeze the shoots! Cuttings stored throughout the winter must be removed several times during the storage period, ventilated and put on the other side.

Before planting grape cuttings in early spring, they must be pulled out of storage and ventilated in advance. Properly stored shoots will yield juice when pressed. A rotting cuttings will smell appropriately, and excess moisture will drain off without pressure. A plant without juice is also not suitable for planting, since it has dried up over the winter. The color of the shoot on the cut should be pale green without darkening.

Reproduction will be successful if the cuttings are well prepared.Soak the best stock in water. Keep the water warm, but not hot, you need to stimulate the dormant internal forces of the escape. It is not worth wasting time on unusable material, it will either not germinate or deteriorate. Soaking in warm water is carried out for 48 hours, then the cuttings must be treated with a special agent that stimulates root formation.

If you want to get good grapes, propagation by cuttings should take place according to all the rules, observing the stages and terms. Before planting them, take care of all the ingredients and good solar conditions.

Germination

Reproduction begins by germinating cuttings at home in a plastic container. For this, a cut off part of a plastic bottle is also suitable.

Do not try to revive dried shoots, do not waste time on them, they will take away nutrients, but the result will be poor.

Better to focus on quality material.

Grapes from cuttings in a glass in stages:

1. Take plastic utensils, drill holes for ventilation and water drainage.
2. For soil, take sod land, leaf humus.
3. Place the earth on the bottom of the pan, the height should not exceed 3 cm. Do not tamp too much.
4. Pour a sand ring 2 cm high in the center and tamp it tightly, you can use a mold, pour sand into it, fill it with water, compact and then remove the mold
5. Dig a 3 cm recess in the center of the sand ring and place a stalk in it, soak the earth in water.
6. Sprinkle with sand on top so that the cutting holds well.

Watering should be done daily, and the dosage should be adjusted as needed. Plastic dishes will allow you to see the growing roots, which means that reproduction can begin. At least 4-5 leaves should appear on the shoots, this is a sign of the readiness of the cutting in planting.

For germination, you can use a plastic bottle and ready-made potting mix from the store. It is already fertilized and suitable for growing shoots. Drainage should be poured onto the bottom of the bottle, then the prepared soil and the cutting should be planted at an angle. Sprinkle the structure with sawdust. Readiness is determined in the same way: by the growth of roots and leaves.

Propagation of grapes by cuttings is possible from green shoots, obtained during the beginning of flowering. To collect the material, you need to take it during pinching and processing branches in late spring. The collected shoots must be left in water, processed, divided into parts so that there are two buds on each cuttings. For the summer, these cuttings are left to grow in plastic cups. At first this is done at dusk, then gradually the light is opened to them.

All summer they will grow and gain strength, and in the fall they need to be packed and placed in a cool place for storage.

How to propagate grapes from cuttings (video)

When to plant

Planting grapes, or rather its seedlings, is recommended in spring, so that in summer they grow in natural soil. New guests are prepared for the vineyard by the end of September. Propagation of grapes by cuttings should be carried out in early spring, since during this period the natural movement of the sap is just beginning in the plant.

How to plant cuttings correctly? Planting of seedlings is carried out in a prepared hole, not exceeding 70-80 cm in depth. When digging a hole, spread the soil into two piles. Fertile top of the land one way, the rest the other. Add humus and mineral fertilizers with phosphorus and potassium to the fertile part, you can even wood ash.

To understand how to properly plant grapes and how to feed them, information about the condition of the soil in the place where you are going to grow the plants will help. The fertilized part of the soil must be poured back into the hole, the seedling with the tied support stick should be placed and covered with the rest of the earth. Finish the process with 2-3 buckets of water for each hole.Before growing grapes in a greenhouse, carefully treat it, disinfect it from last year's infections. Nothing should damage the grapes.

Growing grapes from cuttings will depend on the quality of the soil. If it is light and fertile, then the process will go quickly. Pay attention to the leaves. From the poor chemical composition of the earth or excess feeding, they dry out at the edges. This helps wood ash. Pour a solution of water and three tablespoons of ash over the shoots.

In a favorable climate, grapes will begin to bear fruit after 2 years, but on average, you should focus on 3-4 years of waiting for a good harvest.

When choosing how to plant cuttings - in open ground or in a greenhouse, be guided by the weather conditions. If they allow, plant in an open area.

Germinating grape cuttings in water (video)

Many admire the beautiful grape bushes growing on someone's balcony. But the plant carries not only a decorative function, because the grapes are still very useful and tasty. In addition, natural wine or juice can be made from berries. You don't have to talk about the benefits of such products! How to grow grapes at home in order to harvest a good harvest in the future, read the article.

Conditions for growing grapes

Growing a climbing bush will require a lot of effort from you in observing a number of rules for planting and caring.

Lighting

Grapes love good lighting and warmth, so they can be placed on a south-facing windowsill or on a balcony, read more about this in the article growing grapes on the balcony.

Temperature

Grapes are a thermophilic plant, so you need to make sure that there are no sudden changes.

During the ripening period, the temperature should be high enough from 25 to 30 degrees.

Capacity

But it is better to protect the container with the earth from direct sunlight. The grapes need frequent, abundant watering with settled water, since they are a lover of moisture. To plant a crop, you will initially need a small pot, but each year the plant needs to be transplanted into a larger container. At the initial stage, plastic cups are suitable for growing seedlings. When the seedlings grow, they are transplanted into a larger container of 3-5 liters. Do not forget about the drainage layer and holes for the outflow of excess fluid.

back to content ↑ Soil and its fertilization

To grow grapes, you need a fertile soil. You can buy it at a specialty store or make it yourself from sand and humus. But during the first 2 years of life, the young "pet" does not place an abundance of nutrients in the ground for better growth. To create such a soil, take leaf humus, river sand, sod land and compost in a ratio of 3: 1: 3: 2. The resulting soil mixture allows air to pass through well, so a strong rhizome develops quickly in grapes.

Every 20-25 days, the plant must be fertilized with nitrogen fertilization, since nitrogen deficiency has a detrimental effect on growth. To grow strong cuttings, at the fruiting stage, you need to fertilize the soil mixture with complex feeding once every two weeks.

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The vine is tied to a support, the length of which does not exceed 1.5 meters (this is the most optimal option for growing at home). During the period of winter hibernation, the strongest shoot is chosen and shortened by 3 buds, all the remaining vine is removed. Then the plant is placed in a dark room with a cool temperature, and in late-mid-February, the grapes are transplanted into a larger pot and move into the heat, they begin to water it. After the appearance of a new vine, the plant is transferred to the windowsill closer to the sun.

At the flowering stage, the fruiting shoot is usually pinched over 4-5 leaves from the flower. We need to leave one flower on each shoot.We leave the strongest vine, which is often closer to the root system. We delete the rest. This procedure helps to grow a good harvest.

back to content ↑ Reproduction

This crop can be grown from cuttings or seeds. Reproduction by means of growth from a stone is interesting in that such a plant can give a new variety, since the parental characteristics are not completely preserved. Only strong, healthy and frost-resistant seeds are needed. Propagation from seed is more laborious than propagation by cuttings.

Kilchevanie

Grapes usually root well in the soil. But shoots can develop faster than rhizomes, because of this, the stems pull on most of the nutrients and moisture, and this can cause the young plant to disappear. To prevent this from happening, kilchev is done. This creates conditions when the temperature at the level of the pot is much higher than at the top. Kilchevaya helps the root system to develop faster, kilchevny cuttings have a much better chance of surviving.

to the content ↑ Growing grapes from seeds

Reproduction of this type will require patience and increased care, but you will be able to show off your "wine berry" grown by their seeds at home. The seeds are removed from ripe berries, then they should be rinsed under the tap. In the next step, the bones are placed in a food bag and placed in the refrigerator. Once every 7 days, the seeds should be removed, rinsed and returned to the cold.

After about 30-60 days, the seed should crack, lay the cracked bones on a moistened cotton swab on a dish. Then the bones are placed in a warm room for 3-4 days at a temperature of 15-17 degrees. After this time, small roots should form, then everything is ready for planting in the ground.

to the content ↑ Growing grapes from cuttings

Propagation by cuttings is an easier method than propagation by bone. For growing at home, the choice of cuttings of a self-pollinating variety is optimal. Usually the formation of cuttings occurs in the fall season. It is worth dwelling on those cuttings that have a couple of internodes. After cutting the cuttings, they need to be placed in a slightly pink manganese solution for a few minutes. Then dry them on a soft cloth and roll in pine sawdust, wrap them in a plastic bag so that about 2-3 cm of cuttings remain outside the cellophane. Tightly rewind the covered part in several zones.

The cuttings are stored in the refrigerator until the end of winter. But you need to monitor the cuttings carefully, since the sawdust can turn black. In this case, replace the sawdust, and wash the cuttings, disinfect with a solution of potassium permanganate, dry and return to the cold.

At the end of winter, take out the bag and remove part of the bark from the cuttings, if there are green areas under it, then they are suitable for planting. The cut can be divided into 3 parts, but each should have several buds.

After cutting the cuttings, immerse them in distilled water for two days, then dry them. The grapes can now be planted in the ground.

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Planting and care instructions

1. Rooting the cuttings in water, this will help to avoid the kilchevaya procedure. Put cheesecloth or cotton wool in a glass and pour some water. Add activated charcoal or manganese solution there, move the scion into the container.
2. Cover the stalk with a bag and place the container in the light for 2-3 days until roots form. When the root grows 1 centimeter, then the process can be planted in the prepared soil. At the bottom of the container, you need to make a drainage layer of expanded clay or pebbles.
3. We dig a depression about 3-4 cm, move the cutting there, pour it with comfortable water and bury it.
4. We turn to standard care. We make frequent regular watering, shade from direct sunlight and feed every 20-25 days with nitrogen fertilizers.
5. In winter, the plant is pruned, leaving the strongest shoot. Then we place it in a cool dark room so that the grapes "go into hibernation".
6. In February, the plant should be planted in a larger container, but the soil should contain less humus. We put the pot in a warm place and water it with water. This is the "awakening" period.
7. The culture at home begins to bear fruit at 3-4 years of age. During flowering, the shoots are pinched. After the formation of fruits, usually in June, the grapes again go into suspended animation. It is necessary to place the container with the vine again in the cool. With proper care, another crop can be harvested in late fall.

back to content ↑ Varieties of grapes

Grapes are a healthy and tasty berry, but there are a great many varieties of this plant. What kind to choose in order to successfully plant it at home? If you choose seed propagation, then take seeds of hybrid varieties, because they are more resistant to various diseases.

Such species are more likely than others to be able to live and bear fruit normally on the windowsill. Also, pay attention to what you need grapes for. If it is needed for making wine and juice, then sour varieties will be the best option. It is better to grow sweet berries for eating.

The following varieties can be planted: Victoria, Red Delight, Northern, Nimrang, Laura, Talisman.

Growing grapes is not an easy task. But your efforts, care and patience will pay off over time, rest assured!

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