Distance between vine bushes
The distance between the bushes of grapes affects the further development and yield of the crop. The density of the vineyard is determined immediately, because in the future it will be impossible to change it. Gardeners create a diagram of the vineyard by calculating the distance between the grapes, after which they prepare the planting material.
Distance between vine bushes
Pick up time and place
Planting material is planted in autumn or spring. In spring, planting is carried out in late April - early May. At this point, the culture takes root most well. The autumn period for planting begins from October until the first frost. In autumn, shoots develop better immunity to various changes - location, soil, temperature. But there is also a minus - the risk of frostbite. In the fall, it is worth taking care of the plant more carefully.
Planting grapes should be in well-lit places, such as west or south.
The soil must have a large amount of nutrients for better development, it is better if the soil has a high level of rockiness. Such soil will help to avoid stagnant water and will facilitate the rapid passage of oxygen to the root system.
Selection of seedlings
Planting material - green shoots and cuttings - is chosen carefully, it must be of high quality and healthy.
Features of seedlings:
- if the shoot is one year old, then the root system should be white. If the color of the cut of the root is yellow or brown, the plant will not take root and will soon dry out;
- eyes should look fresh and healthy. If they disappear, the plant is sick.
- the vine, the stem of the seedling should be moist, and also release the juice. The cut of the vine should be green.
The day before planting, the planting material is placed in a container with water. For this, 3 eyes are removed on the shoots. Growth stimulants and honey are added to the water for better development of seedlings.
Planting density of grapes
The seating scheme is influenced by:
- grade;
- the soil;
- location;
- climatic conditions, in general and for each region individually;
- method and time of disembarkation;
- number of seedlings.
Row spacing
The distance depends on the variety
When choosing a distance for planting grapes, there are the following types of arrangement of rows in the vineyard:
- high - bush - from 3 m²;
- medium - bush - up to 3 m²;
- moderate - bush - up to 2 m².
Both technological and mechanical factors are taken into account in order to select the correct position of the rows. With the help of nearby shrubs, shaded areas can be created, which will serve as protection from burns.
The width of the rows for each of the varieties is different:
- white variety - if there is a lot of light, then the berries will be sour and the aroma will become less expressive. When planting grapes, the distance between the bushes should be the same as from the ground to the leaves;
- red - there should be a lot of light so that the fruits are sweeter.
The density is calculated for each variety individually, taking into account the ratio of the height of the leaves and the gap between plants. On average, 3 m is left between the bushes.
Distance between bushes
The distance between the grape seedlings is approximately 3 m if the species is vigorous.
If you plant grapes at close distances, this will lead to different consequences:
- reduced development;
- weak immunity;
- low yield.
Wine varieties are planted 1.5-1.7 m apart. Dessert varieties are 1.4-1.5 m apart. The tapestry can be of different heights (up to approximately 1.8 m).
Landing for trellises
If the trellis is single-plane, then there should be at least 10 cm between the two shoots. The terrain gap between the shoots is multiplied by the number of shoots on one shrub. This number is the length of the trellis. Then the places between the bushes are left where the culture is planted, no more than 3.5 m.
If the trellis is two-plane, this means that the vines of the bush are placed in two planes at once. In this case, the grapes must be planted at a distance of up to 2 m.
Conclusion
Planting grapes from a distance is essential for the trees to have enough room to grow and develop. The exact distance depends on a number of factors. Planting grapes should be carried out up to 3 m between bushes and rows. To correctly calculate the location of planting cuttings and shoots, take into account the type, climate, growth force, soil, height and type of trellis. Each species has its own growing rules - shaded areas are suitable for the white variety, well-lit areas for the red one.