Preparing grape cuttings for planting in a permanent place

Preparing grape cuttings for planting begins with preserving them before starting work. And to do this, they need to be cut off after the grape vines have fully ripened and hardened by alternating positive and negative temperatures.

The optimum length and thickness of the cuttings is 40 cm and 6-10 mm, respectively. This length is recommended based on the planting depth of grape seedlings - 50 cm. When planted at a shallower depth, the buds in the eyes that are above ground level freeze in cold winters, and the shoots grew from those that were located below.

Further, the preparation of grape cuttings for planting continues by pruning the cuttings. Experts recommend doing this 2-3 cm higher. It is convenient to do this with a sharpened pruner or a knife perpendicular to the vine. Since the cut is quickly corked, the upper part of the cutting need not be waxed.

It is believed that the lower knot of the cutting should have a bunch or knot, then the diaphragm will get better development, and the roots will grow well.
The optimal pruning is considered to be below the lowest eye at a distance approximately equal to the thickness of the vine. The cut is carried out perpendicular to the vine with a sharp pruner so as not to deform the fibers.

A standard grape seedling should have up to 3-4 roots. But when there are fewer roots, their thickness often increases.

Some growers consider it necessary to furrow the vine, but the roots do not grow where they furrowed. Therefore, another part of the experts argues that furrowing does not bring a positive effect. And the formation of callus with the formation of roots is not associated.