A sensitively coordinated water balance contributes significantly to the vital growth of a grapevine. The age and location of the plant determine the amount of water and the rhythm. Find out the details here.
The younger the thirstier
Immediately after planting, the need for irrigation water is at its highest level. In this phase, the vine wants to develop a strong root system, which can only be achieved with an adequate water supply. This is how you best meet the requirement:
- water thoroughly every 2-3 days
- still water in light drizzle
The rule of thumb for the adequate volume is that 10 liters are given per young plant within 7 days. According to this rhythm, the vines are supplied with water for the first 6 weeks.
The ideal casting technique
The professional watering technique promotes root growth. Watering grape vines a little daily will make the plant comfortable. She registers the seamless supply and spreads her root system just below the surface of the earth, as supplies trickle down here daily.
In order for it to send out its root strands many meters deep into the ground, it should be watered less frequently and more penetratingly. In this way, it is easily able to reach the water in deeper layers during dry periods.
Watering from the second year
Once the vine has established itself well, it copes excellently with the natural rainfall. The plant easily copes with a dry period of 2-3 weeks.
tips and tricks
Where a grapevine is cultivated under the shelter of an eaves, regular watering is mandatory. The same applies to vines under an awning on the balcony. Rainwater rarely reaches this point, so watering is carried out here even during wet weather.
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