The grapevine is a shrub that forms a large green mass. Long shoots are covered with large leaves at the beginning of summer. Unfortunately, too much thickening of the bush means that the ripening fruits often remain shaded.
In the absence of sun, the clusters of fruit growing under the umbrella of leaves will not be able to obtain either the right size or good taste.In addition, the excess of green leaves not only shade the fruit, but also consume water and nutrients that should go to the fruit.
The summer care for grapevines is primarily about shortening and removing unnecessary shoots. The advantage of this treatment is also increasing the airiness of the bush, which improves its he alth.The clusters of fruit dry faster after rain and are less affected by pathogenic fungi.
The bush is illuminated in the second half of June and in July, when the young buds of the future clusters are clearly visible.There should be no more than 2-3 clusters on each branch. After the last cluster, the shoot should be trimmed. We should not cut too close to the bunch.We always have to leave a few more leaves that will feed the ripening bunches.Often shoots also grow from the axils of the leaves. stepchildren, who, in turn, should be removed from the first leaf.
