How to cut grapes in autumn: instructions and recommendations

Growing grapes requires certain skills. When and how to cut grapes for the winter? We will discuss this in detail in this article.

General concepts

Grapes require constant care, which consists in the regular cutting off of the overgrown sections of the vine and the proper formation of young growth. When to cut grapes? In the middle part of Russia it is recommended to do this in the autumn before covering the plant with film. First of all, you should pay attention to external weather conditions. Do not prun up to the leaf fall and the first light frost. The best time is a couple of weeks after the trees are thrown off the leaves, and the average temperature is set at -3 degrees. Usually this time is in October. Although it is worth noting that the young grapes can be cut at the end of September. If the plant is many years old, try to remove excess parts of the vine just in time, otherwise the branches will become brittle.

Where to begin?

Before you cut the grapes in autumn, you should collect all the dry branches, leaves and dried bunches from the vines. Cut off excess shoots from an annual grapes. Leave only those parts that are at right angles to the ground. Such "sleeves" need to be kept from 3 to 7 pieces. Cut the dried tops. All large sections should be treated with resin or garden soot.

How to cut grapes in autumn: an approximate scheme

Cropping a young plant will not be difficult. Everything will be much more difficult when it comes from an old overgrown vineyard. Proper preparation of the bush for winter requires the use of a scheme. Here are the basic rules of how to crop grapes in autumn:

• Until the middle of September, remove those shoots that are not fifteen centimeters long;
• Shoots above 30 cm cut by 10%, in addition, save them from all sprouts;
• As soon as the time for the basic trimming of the grapes has come, mark the 2-3 strongest escaped shoots at an altitude of about 30 cm;
• Cut the lowest shoot at the height of the 5th eye. Get a bitch substitution;
• Form a fruit arrow, for this, shorten the tallest of two or three shoots to about the 12th eye.

The secrets of pruning grapes

How to cut grapes in autumn, so as not to injure the vine? There are a few simple recommendations.

1. Do not cut the shoots on one level from both sides of the vine. This complicates the natural process of circulating juices. Most likely, this will lead to the death of one or more of the main boles.

2. Without extreme necessity, do not cut off the shoots from the outside of the vine. It is recommended to remove internal areas. So the grapes will not grow inside.

What to do after pruning the grapes?

After removing excess vines from the plant, the grapes must be removed from the supports, carefully and as precisely as possible laid on the ground. Then wrap the garden film (can be a tarpaulin) and strengthen it with stones or a heavy load around the edges. After the snow covers the film, the plant will be warm. Do not forget that correct and timely pruning of grapes will give him not only a beautiful and accurate shape, but also significantly increase the yield. Now you know how to trim the grapes in the fall. The next year will grow larger clusters and berries.