Large and sweet berries: how to properly feed grapes

Grapes are a plant that is demanding in terms of growing conditions and care.

Proper feeding plays an important role in the formation of large and sweet berries.

Growing season

At the beginning of the growing season, the vineyard needs to be provided with a sufficient amount of nitrogen. To do this, dissolve 50 g of malathion in 10 liters of water and water the grape area in a ratio of 10 liters of solution per 1 sq. m of area, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

To protect against pathogenic microorganisms, it is recommended to use the biological product Trichodermin.

Organic and mineral fertilizers

Organic and mineral fertilizers should be applied before flowering, during the formation of bunches and at the initial stage of berry ripening.

2 weeks before flowering, water the soil under the bushes with an infusion of cow manure - 1 kg of manure per 10 liters of water. You can also use bird droppings - 0.5 kg per 10 liters of water.

For fertilizing grapes, EM-cultures with the addition of bird droppings and wood ash are effective. It is recommended to cover the grape bushes with a thick layer of mulch.

Re-feeding

It is recommended to re-fertilize the grapes 14 days after flowering.

For this purpose, you can use phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Dissolve 50 g of superphosphate and 25 g of potassium sulfate in 10 liters of water and pour under the roots of plants.

Preparing for winter

For better ripening of grape vines in the fall, apply 1 kg of wood ash under each root of the plant.

Before covering the grapevine for the winter, add the preparation Metarizin to the soil, which will help fight pests that overwinter in the soil. It is also recommended to cover the roots of the plant with humus.

Summary

Proper feeding of grapes is one of the key factors for obtaining large and sweet berries.

Follow these grapevine care tips and you will be able to achieve a rich harvest and enjoy the taste of juicy and sweet berries.

Remember that regular feeding and proper care are the basis for healthy growth and development of grapes.

Try to pay enough attention to your plants and follow the recommendations for feeding. Your work and care will be rewarded with a magnificent harvest of tasty and juicy grapes.

Earlier we wrote about a simple fertilizer for indoor plants.