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- Transplanting grapevines - this is how the vine grows again
- Choose the right time
- Best conditions through the right preparation
- Transplant correctly step-by-step
- Tips & Tricks
Transplanting grapevines - this is how the vine grows again
Grapevines are among the deep roots. Therefore, they do not take the change to a new location so easily. What you should pay attention to when transplanting a vine, we explain here. That's how the plan succeeds.
Choose the right time
Since transplanting grapes is a high stress factor, a day can be considered as an appointment during the winter seasons. In addition, the procedure is associated with a pruning. Recommended are the months of January and February. The soil must no longer be frozen and the day itself prevail frost-free weather.
Best conditions through the right preparation
Two to three weeks before the actual transplanting you start the following preparatory work:
The conclusion of the preparation is a consistent pruning, which may turn out to be somewhat more extensive in this case. This measure compensates for the lost root mass. In addition, at the new location, the planting site is thoroughly weeded, two spades deep dug and generously enriched with compost.
Transplant correctly step-by-step
At the chosen date pour the grapevine abundantly. Subsequently, the grapevine root is excavated on a large scale. At the same time, if possible, earth should remain caught in the root network. Place the vine in a wheelbarrow to safely transport it to its new location. These steps continue:
Then plant the grapevine in the middle and fill the cavity with the remaining excavation. Make sure the finish is 4-5 inches above the ground. Lastly, pour in the transplanted vine.
Tips & Tricks
The older a vine, the riskier it transplants to a new location. Foresighted hobby gardeners cut several timbers in time. If the garden is not located in a protected wine-growing area, it can be pulled in an emergency, a new grapevine.
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