Caring for grapes after flowering

Any grape variety begins to bloom around the 20th of May, that is, at the end of spring. This process depends on the care of the plant and the weather conditions, which strongly affect the grapes. In good weather and a warm air temperature of about +28 degrees, the plant blooms longer, since the formation of the bud becomes longer. At low temperatures, around +18 and below, the flowering of grapes becomes less. In this article, we'll show you what you need to do to take care of your grapes to bear fruit.

The flowering of grapes begins from the beginning of the brush, or rather from its base, and after 4-6 days many small flowers appear on it. The flowers are very small, they form an inflorescence, something like a brush or a panicle. Blooming of buds is usually observed in the early morning from 4 to 10 o'clock. To pollinate this type of flower, you must wait until the corolla is completely reset. Pollination occurs quickly, but fertilization is about 22-26 hours.

Preparing the vine

For a better harvest, it is necessary to carry out preliminary preparation of the grapes. The beginning of such training begins in the spring. Before flowering, the grapes must be prepared.

1. Form the vine correctly.
2. Look after shoots that will bear fruit.
3. Organize proper watering.
4. Carry out prevention against diseases and viruses.

Grape care during flowering

At this time, you need to carefully monitor the plant, as bunches of grapes begin to form. You also need to take the necessary care of the grapes.

What kind of work can be done?

Experts recommend pollinating the plant in addition. To accomplish this, it is necessary to gently pull the wires in different directions, so the pollen gets on the flowers and they are pollinated. This should be done 2-4 times for 100% of the result. This should be done either in the evening or early in the morning, when there is no dew. Such pollination will help to increase the number of fruits by 25-45%.

The number of flowers can be increased by using fertilizer. It must be applied to the soil 6-8 days after bud formation. It is best to use potash and nitrogen complex feeding, which has a high boron content.

The pinching of the top must be performed without fail. This is necessary to increase the amount of micronutrients, which will lead to an increase in berries, improving their taste and appearance.
Using sulfur doesn't hurt either. Processing with this substance requires experience, therefore it is recommended to be carried out only by specialists.

The person performing this treatment must have such qualities as accuracy, attentiveness and caution. Processing is carried out in the early morning, after the dew has melted. And the main thing is that you can not use excess sulfur, since the wrong dosage can rob you of your harvest.

Grape care: what not to do?

Experienced gardeners advise against doing the following during flowering. Firstly, in no case should any chemical treatments be carried out. After all, the buds are very delicate and receptive during this period. Secondly, watering is not recommended. Thirdly, to perform various mechanical work on the site.

Caring for grapes after flowering

After the plant has bloomed, it requires high-quality care, which must be carried out in a comprehensive manner.

After flowering, the soil must be carefully shed, since during flowering it is forbidden the soil begins to need moisture. Regular and thorough watering takes place until August, after which it decreases.This helps the fruit ripen better.

The formation of bunches is a necessary measure. To begin with, you need to remove the extra bunches, usually cut off the weak and poorly fruiting. This principle allows strong bunches to receive the necessary amount of nutrients and becomes even stronger and stronger. Experienced gardeners follow the rule that one shoot = two bunches, the rest of the bunches must be cut off, because they are considered superfluous.

After the flowering of the grapes, it is necessary to trim the excess shoots, leaves and top of the grapes. Otherwise, next year's harvest will be small.

Although grapes are among the plants that tolerate diseases well, one cannot refuse prevention. After flowering, wipe or spray with a fungicide solution. It protects well against fungi and viruses, after which it should be treated with colloidal sulfur.

Drugs worth using

In order for the plant to develop better and give a large harvest, you can use a number of drugs that have a good effect on it. Good preparations are "Blossom" and "Ovyaz". The grapes should be processed in early spring, when the buds are just "awakening".

These preparations strengthen the grapes, protect the plant from diseases, certain pests, accelerate the rate of development of berries, and also help the grapes withstand climatic changes.

Conclusion

If you take proper care of your grapes, you will have a large and healthy harvest.