How to prune grapevines during fruiting period

1. Pruning during the fruiting period

1. Branches: During the fruiting period of the grapevine, pruning should be appropriate and moderate, and heavy pruning should not be performed. First of all, we need to remove dead branches, yellow branches and other branches that affect growth. It is also necessary to deal with weak fruitless branches. These branches are not helpful for later growth and will only remain on the plant to consume nutrients and affect the growth of the plant. Cutting it off can promote fruit development and increase the number of fruits.

2. Fruit: Not all fruits are healthy and plump during growth. Some that have problems, are underdeveloped, or are infected with pests and diseases must be removed to avoid affecting nearby healthy fruits. In addition to pruning during the fruiting period, pruning is also required in winter.

2. Winter pruning

This period of time is very important and crucial for growth. The best time for pruning is after the leaves fall naturally and before they sprout in the second year. At this time, a large number of branches and vines need to be cut off, occupying one-third of the entire tree. Keep the excellent fruit-bearing mother branches, especially those with darker colors and luster are the best. The main principle of this pruning is to remove the weak and keep the strong, keep the strong branches longer and the weak branches shorter.