The most ancient and famous culture, which began to spread from Asia Minor, the Caucasus and Greece, is the vine. At the same time, two varieties are grown in Russia: East- and Euro-Asian.
Grapes are an undemanding plant, and the soil on which it should be grown is not so important, but he does not like frequent transplants. All this because the seedling has very long roots, which can reach from 2 to 5 meters. They go deep into the soil and damaging their system is easy enough. Also note that soil with a high salt content and wetlands are not suitable for growing grapes.
Climatic conditions and lighting also affect vine growth. Planting a plant on the southwestern, southern and southeastern slopes is the best option, but you must hide it from the damp northern and cold east winds. For better grape growth, they use places near buildings where there is better illumination, on the leeward side. Accordingly, after planting a plant, it can be in one place for 30-50 years.
If you decide to plant this berry, then you must first purchase it. Grapes in the suburbs are easy enough to buy. Seedlings should be purchased in advance and better several varieties. Thus, the necessary conditions will be created for the successful growth and development of this plant.
Grapes in the suburbs can be planted in spring or early fall. Before this, a pit is made in width from 60 to 100 cm, and it is best to dig a trench, the length of which will depend on the number of seedlings. Then each vine stalk is placed in the hole. It has an average depth of 60 cm. When planting, it is necessary to shorten the lower part of the plant by about 10 cm, and remove the upper one altogether. The main roots for better growth should be treated with a solution of honey, heteroauxin or a chatterbox. After all the correct planting procedures , grapes in the Moscow Region will grow as well as in other, more southern regions.
We must not forget that the bottom of the hole must be laid out with earth from the fertile upper layer, which is mixed with compost and a mound is formed. When planting cuttings, it is necessary to ensure that the upper eye is 4 cm above the soil. The roots must be straightened, the hole itself should be covered with earth, and then watered. Water is absorbed, and the soil is slightly trampled underfoot, and then they add fertile soil another 3-4 cm. This procedure is necessary to deceive frost in winter or drought in summer.
After a year has passed since planting, grapes in the country must be unearthed in order to remove weeds. In this case, the age of the vine is determined only from the second year of the seedling.
Grapes in the suburbs grow on a trellis. When growing it, special attention should be paid to the autumn time, when it is necessary to prepare the bushes for the cold. To do this, many frost-resistant varieties were invented, and it is best to approach this issue in practice and provide the plant with protection against frost.
In the spring, after the snow melts, the lashes of the young seedling will lie on the ground. In this case, the support for the grapes will be the best helper.