The younger the thirstier
Immediately after plants, the need for irrigation water is at the highest level. In this phase, the grapevine wants to develop a strong root system, which can only be achieved with an adequate water supply. This is the best way to meet the requirement:
- Pour thoroughly every 2-3 days
- still water in light drizzle
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The rule of thumb for the adequate volume is that 10 liters are administered per young plant within 7 days. According to this rhythm, the grapevine is supplied with water for the first 6 weeks.
The ideal casting technique
The professional casting technique promotes root growth. Little watering of grapevines every day will make the plant comfortable. She registers the seamless supply and spreads it to her Root system just below the surface of the earth, as supplies trickle down here every day.
So that it sends its root strands many meters deep into the ground, it should be poured more seldom and therefore penetratingly. In this way, it is easily able to get to the water in deeper layers in dry periods.
Watering from the second year
If the grapevine is well established, it can cope perfectly with the natural rainfall. The plant can easily cope with a dry period of 2-3 weeks.
Tips & Tricks
Regular watering is mandatory where a grapevine is cultivated under the protection of an eaves. The same applies to vines under an awning on the balcony. Rainwater only rarely reaches this point, so that water is watered here even during damp weather.
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