Planting grapevines correctly - that's what matters in the garden
Only in the sunniest and warmest spot in the garden do vines have a good chance of vital growth. Ideally, the bed soil is rich in humus and low in lime, with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. There you started preparing the soil in autumn of the previous year so that the soil can settle before the planting. This is how you do it:
- Loosen the soil at least 40 centimeters deep
- optimize with plenty of compost, Stone meal, Algae lime and a little sand
- Thoroughly weed the site again in April or May of the following year
- soak the potted grapevine in water for 10-12 hours
- dig a planting pit 35 centimeters deep
- Insert the potted plant and water it well with 5 to 10 liters of water
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Place the grapevine with a slight incline Climbing aid only deep enough so that the finishing point is 4-5 centimeters above ground level. The chosen one
Grape variety determines the planting distance, which is between 100 and 200 centimeters. If the planting site is in front of a protective wall, a distance of at least 20 centimeters should be maintained. Finally, put the planting stick.An overview of relevant care aspects
In the planting year, care focuses on establishing a good position on the site. This includes a regular water supply, especially in the first few weeks, without drowning the grapevine. The strongest shoot is chosen for the trunk and tied to the plant stick proportionally to the growth. Break out all other shoots. Overall, professional care revolves around the following measures:
- moderately but regularly to water
- every 2 weeks organically fertilize with compost, Horn shavings(€ 32.93 at Amazon *) or guano
- yearly Pruning End of February / beginning of March and green cuttings in May / June
Tips & Tricks
The lack of a garden does not mean that you have to do without your own grape harvest. Grapevines thrive very well on the south wall of the house. At the same time, the decorative tendrils serve as a breathtaking green facade.