How to plant wild grapes in the fall
Wild grapes are a weaving perennial liana that adorns gazebos, fences and even walls of houses. It is an uncultivated plant, so it does not require difficult maintenance. But you need to know the basic rules of growing.
Planting can be carried out at any time, but the greatest chances of survival are after the autumn planting. Choose the right place for the grapes. It has a strong root system, so weaker plants nearby can die. Also, mature grapes create a strong shadow that will ruin the flowers.
In autumn, wild grapes are especially beautiful
Do not plant grapes near walls covered with decorative plaster. The tendrils are sucked into the surface and damage the building cladding. Also, do not plant grapes near the edge of the drain pipes so that they will not climb there. Grapes are undemanding to the choice of soil, but it grows best on loamy soil.
Fertilize the soil with any mineral fertilizer before planting. Add a drainage layer if necessary. Prepare the stalk and shallow hole. Plant the stalk at an angle, dig in with earth and form an irrigation pit.
Place a support nearby or stick a piece of wire. This will help the small plant grow upward faster. This type of grape takes root quickly. During the season, it grows by 2-3 m.
Wild grape care in autumn
Here are the basic tips for caring for this plant:
- Water the vines as you add soil. In a normal, moderately rainy summer, you need to water the grapes 4-5 times per season.
- Apply top dressing twice a year: at the beginning of the season and at the time of active growth. Any fertilizer will do, such as a mineral complex.
- Prune old dry branches in early spring. Prune the grapes throughout the season to give them the desired shape.
- In summer, loosen the soil and remove weeds regularly. If the roots are exposed, sprinkle them with earth.
- Mulch wild grapes in autumn with a thick layer of peat and humus. This will protect it from frost.
Grapes do not suffer from diseases. Of the pests, only aphids attack him. If there are few pests, rinse them off with a strong pressure of water. If there are a lot of aphids, mix a solution of laundry soap and alcohol in proportions of 3: 1 and treat the plant with this mixture.
These grapes are good at all seasons. In spring and summer, it will hide you from prying eyes behind a dense wall of greenery, and in autumn it will be painted in luxurious fiery colors. This plant will give your site a lively and natural look.