When is the best time to plant?
The time window for the optimal Planting time is open from the beginning of April to mid-May. This applies to container plants in the bed and pots on the balcony. Plant bare-rooted plants in the ground in autumn.
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Which location preferences characterize a grape?
A grapevine unfolds its full splendor in the sunniest and warmest place, the garden has to offer. Outside of mild wine-growing regions, you should plant a grapevine on the south wall of the house or set up a place for it in the atrium courtyard. The soil is humus, rich in nutrients and well drained. A slight lime content up to a pH of 7.5 is welcome.
Which substrate is recommended in the bucket?
So that a bunch of grapes in bucket If it thrives as desired, we recommend a structurally stable substrate. Good potting soil, enriched with compost and a handful Perlite,(€ 39.50 at Amazon *) meets the requirements perfectly.
In which work steps is planted correctly?
You will give a grape the best starting position if you plant in this sequence:
- in the autumn of the previous year the ground 2 spade loosen up deeply
- incorporate a good portion of compost, with the addition of Stone meal, Algae lime and some sand
- carefully weed the soil at the site at the time of planting
- Put the potted grapevine with the root ball in water for 12 hours
- Dig a 30-35 centimeter deep planting pit
- insert the potted grapevine and water it
A grape is only planted so deep that the grafting point is 4-5 centimeters above the ground. The planting distance is between 100 and 200 centimeters, depending on the Grape variety. Finally, install the Climbing aid.
What should you watch out for when planting in pots?
Here it is important to effectively prevent the formation of harmful waterlogging. Therefore, create a drainage above the opening in the floor before filling in the recommended substrate. Suitable materials are pebbles, Grit,(€ 49.99 at Amazon *)Expanded clay(€ 16.35 at Amazon *) or pottery shards.
Which techniques of propagation are possible?
The theme of the Multiplication goes hand in hand in the case of grapevines with the threat posed by phylloxera. In wine-growing areas, you should only use the Finishing Consider a phylloxera-resistant base for breeding. In other parts of Germany, hobby gardeners often opt for propagation by cuttings or subsidence.
It is also potentially possible to pull it from the seeds of a grape. Since there is no single-variety propagation here, this method is more of an experimental one.
When is harvest time?
The grape harvest extends over a long period of time and is subject to various influences. In general, grapes can be harvested from August to November.
Tips & Tricks
The grape does not ripen. Therefore, always harvest fully ripe fruits so as not to experience any bitter disappointment.
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