When to prune Kyoho grape

Kyoho grape is divided into winter and summer pruning. Pruning in winter is to help it survive the winter better, and pruning in summer can help it grow better. .

Cutting: Cut off the semi-lignified long branches of Kyoho grape, leaving a green leaf at the top, and just insert it into the soil. Give it appropriate sunlight and moisture, and it will soon take root and sprout.

Pruning branches and leaves of Kyoho grape

When pruning Kyoho grape, mainly prune the mid-to-long branches. Leave one branch every 80 cm on the main vine. Strong branches need to leave 7-12 buds. , Leave 4-7 buds on moderate branches, 1-3 buds on short shoots, no buds on weak branches, and thin out excess branches and thin branches before flowering.

Kyoho grape pruning tips

After Kyoho grape sprouts in spring, double buds, weak buds and useless buds should be removed as soon as possible, and only one strong bud should be retained in each bud eye. The second bud wiping is carried out 10 days after the first bud hanging and lasts for 2-3 weeks. The main buds are selected and all the remaining buds are wiped out.

Appropriate topping of Kyoho grapes before flowering can control vegetative growth and improve fruit setting rate. Topping should be done when 5 to 7 leaves are left above the flower spike, 4 to 7 leaves are left on the fruiting branches, and 15 are left on the vegetative branches. Top ~20 leaves, wipe off all the side tips below the ear, and leave 1~2 leaves above the ear. Repeat topping to ensure sufficient nutrients.

Pruning results of Kyoho grape

Two weeks before flowering of Kyoho grape, thin out the inflorescences and pinch the tips of the inflorescences at the same time. Leave one inflorescence on each branch and two inflorescences on the strong branches. , pinch off 1/3 of the tip of the ear, and also thin out the sick and weak ears that are dense and uneven.

Precautions for pruning Kyoho grapes

Kyoho grapes need to be cut short after harvest, which can reduce nutrient consumption, promote branch maturity, increase the fruit setting rate in the next year, and remove excess fruit in a timely manner. Strong branches, overly dense branches, diseased and insect-infested branches, etc. should be kept to keep the plants ventilated and light-transparent.