As early as the seventeenth century, at the latitude of Moscow, attempts were made to grow grapes. Then the foundation was laid for the first vineyard. Now in the Moscow region, amateur gardeners grow tens of kilograms of amber berries. A large number of new grape varieties have already been bred. And if the shelter is excellent, then they have a wonderful winter in
regions with harsh winters.
In addition, the new varieties are disease resistant and do not need to be sprayed. What grape varieties for Moscow region recommend to plant experienced gardeners? Those who have excellent taste and wonderful presentation, disease resistance and high productivity.
What are these varieties called? As a rule, these are Delight, Kodryanka, Laura, Tomaysky, Cardinal, Victoria, Zest and many others.
Amateur gardeners often wonder: "How to plant grapes in the suburbs?". Thanks to the work and enthusiasm of many breeders, the vineyards
new areas are populating. This plant moves to the north. Accordingly, experience is being gained in growing it in the “hazardous viticulture” zone.
What do experienced professionals advise and recommend on grape agrotechnics for beginner growers? How to plant grapes in the suburbs? Photophilous and thermophilic grapes are best planted on the south side of the fence, houses or farm buildings. Moreover, the distance should be no closer than half a meter from the walls. Single vine bushes are planted in pits 60x60x60 cm. And if you need to plant several bushes, dig trenches, the depth and width of which is 60 cm.
The most important plant roots are usually located at a depth of 40 cm. And the length of the trench depends on the number and expected size of the vine bushes. Gardeners recommend observing the distance when planting between small varieties of 1 meter, and between varieties of an average size of 1.5 meters. Between vigorous varieties, a distance of 2 meters is maintained.
Not everyone knows how to plant grapes in the suburbs. Young gardeners should remember well: a trellis is installed along the trench. A wire or a nylon cord should be stretched horizontally on the trellis. The wire is stretched in one plane and in several levels. The first wire from the ground should be 30 cm apart. Between
the first and second wires maintain a distance of 40 cm. The second and third wires are mounted at a distance of 50 cm, the third and fourth wires are 60 cm, and the rest are the same.
As a rule, planting a grape seedling begins in the fall. Therefore, in the fall they begin to prepare the soil. A layer of broken brick is laid at the bottom of the landing trench or pit. The layer thickness is approximately 20 cm. The pit is filled with fertile soil, to which gravel, sand and compost, mineral and organic fertilizers are added in equal parts.
About how to plant grapes in the suburbs, you can talk for a very long time. We add only one point: pipe sections are sometimes placed along the trench or along the edges of the landing pits. Through them, it is very convenient to water and fertilize grape seedlings.