Growing and caring for grapes in central Russia

Viticulture is a fertile hobby. Beautiful aromatic and surprisingly tasty berries are a real pantry of benefits. Grapes are traditionally considered an inhabitant of warm countries. But the desire of man to grow these miraculous berries in more northern latitudes has led to the fact that breeders have bred zoned varieties. Growing grapes and caring for them in central Russia became available with the advent of several varieties that can grow not in the usual warm, but in a rather cool climate.

Grape varieties intended for cultivation not in hot climates have slightly smaller berries, frost-resistant vines. Everyone. who dares to grow grapes ,. should know a few basic requirements for caring for this southern visitor in a temperate climate.

Grapes are not picky about the land enough. The only condition for its good growth and development is drainage. Therefore, in some special literature there are recommendations on how to prepare a planting pit for grapes, making it large and filling it almost half the height with broken brick and rubble for good soil drainage. But according to the testimony of many amateur gardeners who grow grapes on their backyard, if the soil itself does not retain moisture in excess, then the grapes will grow well on it without special reclamation measures.

For planting grapes, it is best to choose the sunniest place on the site. For a vine to be strong, it must be one - from one bud per seedling. All other kidneys will need to be pinched.

For the winter, the grapes must be well covered. Many people do this - pin the pruned vine to the ground and huddle. So, covered with snow, grapes can survive frosts down to minus 25 degrees.

Naturally, all knowledge about growing and caring for grapes will come with experience. Good luck!