Get ready to bust out your shears, we're going grapevine pruning! It sounds easier than it actually is; grapevines are sort of particular with their pruning. This article will help you avoid common pitfalls when grapevine pruning!
So what are the common mistakes that people make when pruning their precious grapevines? Let's have a look:
- Pruning too early- Don't prune your grapevine in the first year of its development. This can harm the fruit bearing potential it will have later.
- Pruning too often- Let your grapevines grow wild for a little while before pruning them again. This can increase the amount of fruit your grapes are able to produce.
- Not Pruning renewal buds- What are renewal buds? These are the little buds you see when you are managing your vine that have little leaf joints on them. You should always prune them every year after the 4th winter to increase the amount of fruit grown.
- Pruning at the wrong time of year- A lot of people think that the best time for grapevine pruning is when fall is swinging to a close or in summer, but the truth is that the best time for grapevine pruning is in early spring or late winter. Grapevines pruned during this time will bleed heavily, but there's no lasting damage. On the other hand pruning in late fall can stur the grapevine out of its preparatory hibernation and it will try to grow during winter (not a pretty sight).
These are some of the basic mistakes people make when grapevine pruning. Now you know so you can avoid them!
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Of course, avoiding these mistakes doesn't mean you're out of the woods. One great resource that points out all the mistakes you could possibly make when managing grapes and grapevines, and even shows you ways to get your grapes growing quickly and tastily is The Art of Growing Grapes [http://easygrapegrowing.info] check it out! And be sure to visit Easy and Safe Grapevine Pruning for more info on the subject.
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