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Growers consider propagation of grapes by cuttings the easiest way. Indeed, when grapes are pruned, there remains a huge number of shoots from which cuttings can be obtained. Planted – you look, something will grow! But everything is simple only at first glance. Let’s figure it out.
Cutting and storing cuttings
Sowing grapes with seeds does not always give a good result. Propagation by cuttings is a popular method among growers. The basis of this method is that the culture can fully recover and develop from one shoot, while all the properties of the mother vine will be preserved.
In order for the planting of chubuks to bring a good harvest, first of all, you need to properly prepare the grape cuttings. Landing is carried out in stages:
- cutting cuttings;
- preservation of shank for planting;
- preparatory work for rooting.
The optimal time for cutting cuttings is autumn (from November 15 to December 15). The harvest is harvested, the leaves from the grapes have fallen, the vine has prepared for the winter period. It is at this time that it is best to carry out cuttings of homemade grapes, since all the nutrients in the cuttings are best preserved, and they are ready to endure low temperatures. For chubukov take fruit branches. The branch should be completely “naked”.
Four buds should remain on the chubuk. Cut it at an angle from the eye at a distance of 2 cm from the upper kidney. The lower part is cut off under the lower eye in a straight line. To make the roots form faster, use a knife to make three strips in a vertical plane. Now collect all the chibouks by grade and tie them into bundles. Sign each to know the grade.
To increase physiological moisture, the cuttings are placed directly in bunches in water, then they are treated with copper sulfate and dried. Next, we proceed to the second stage – for storage, the bundles are wrapped in film or polyethylene and placed in a cool place. During the winter period, the chibouks are inspected and rotated.
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Preparing for rooting
In the early days of the last month of winter, cuttings are taken out of the basement and carefully examined. If you see liquid oozing from the chibouks, then they are rotten and cannot be rooted. If no liquid appears when pressing on the cut, then the stalk is dry and also unsuitable for breeding. But if you saw the treasured moisture on the cut, then the stalk endured the winter well.
Cut the cutting and inspect the liquid that is released. The desired result is a light green color. In order for the grapes to multiply successfully, the chibouks are placed in warm water and soaked for 48 hours. The fluid is changed every 24 hours. After soaking, the chibouks are placed in a root-stimulating solution, where they remain for another day.
Before propagating grapes by cuttings, the chibouks are placed in plastic cups until they take root.
Take large cups and make three holes on the bottom, pour sand and humus. Now put a small glass, and fill the gaps between the walls with earth, crush and water. Sand, pre-washed, is poured into a glass, water is poured on it and a small glass is removed. In the center of the hill, a hole is made of sand and a stalk of homemade grapes is placed there.
We pour water and fall asleep with sand. Take a plastic bottle, cut off the bottom and cover the glass with a forelock. Make daily care of seedlings – water with warm water. As soon as you see the roots and green leaves, you can remove the bottle.
Wild grapes are very similar to creepers. It is great for decorating suburban areas. In this case, propagation by cuttings is also suitable.
Landing technology in open ground
We learned how to cut grapes. Next, let’s talk about planting in open ground.
Sprouted cuttings are planted taking into account the climatic conditions of a particular area. You need to start the process when you are sure that there will be no frost. The best option is the end of May – the beginning of summer (June).
First you need to prepare the holes. This can be done in autumn or early spring. Now prepare the pipes, 20 liters of water, and make holes in the hole to fit the roots. Place the sprouted chibouks in the hole, cover with soil and pour out the water.
After all the moisture is absorbed, the earth is poured into the hole to the level of the developed upper eye. Its location should be 5–7 cm below the soil level. In parallel, a wooden and metal stake is placed in the bottom of the prepared pit so that the vine has something to lean on. On the corresponding video you can get acquainted with the details of the process in more detail.
Features of green cuttings
You can grow grapes by sprouting green cuttings. In the spring, shoots are cut and placed in water, cuttings are made into two buds. Ready chibouks are again placed in the liquid. Soil from compost and soddy soil is poured into the box in equal proportions and green cuttings are placed there.
To make the earth airy, loosened, you can take it in the place where the mole digs a mink. A necessary condition is to create a darkening at the initial stage. To do this, slats are installed in the jar to form a frame, on which a cellophane bag is subsequently put on. When the cuttings go to growth, it is removed. 3–4 cuttings are planted in one jar to a depth of 5–6 cm. The entire structure is placed on the south window until it takes root.
If you did everything correctly, then for about 10 days you can not touch the structure. After this period, once a week, the seedlings are watered and aerated. Rooting takes 5-6 weeks, and then the seedlings are planted in open ground.
Further care of seedlings
The strength and growth of the bush depends on proper care. The shoot needs to create the necessary conditions: maintain soil moisture, protect against pests, fight weeds. Before planting, you need to install a trellis.
During the growth period, you need to tie the grapes to the trellis. During the season, they are watered a couple of times through drainage pipes, and at the same time they are fed with chicken droppings. In the spring, pruning is done.