When to prune grape vines

When growing grapevines to a certain extent, you need to consider pruning them. So how to prune grapevines? In fact, grapevine pruning does not need to consider the appearance like bonsai, but more consideration is given to when to prune the grapevines and which part of the grapevine is better to prune. Below we will explain to you some knowledge related to grapevine pruning.

When to prune grape vines

1. When to prune grapevines

The most important thing about pruning grapevines is choosing the right time. Time determines the climate, and the pruning time of grapevines should be determined according to the different climate conditions in different places. The basic principle is to choose to prune the grapevines about one month after the tops of the grapevines have stopped growing. Thinning branches can be done during the period from summer to autumn.

2. When to prune grapevines that are more than one year old?

Pruning grapevines over one year old is different. First, the thinning of branches depends on the situation . Second, the capped grapevines should be pruned one month after the autumn shoots emerge. Pruning grapevines in autumn can improve the ventilation and growth trend of the entire tree. After the autumn shoots stop growing, just cut off the branches that grew that year.

3. How to prune grapevines

Grapevine branches are not easy to sprout, so to help them grow, you need to prune them. Use a knife to cut off 1/4 of the branches from March to early April. In August , you can prune the capped branches that have grown for many years.