When should you prune a young grapevine?
- Late winter or early spring, while the vine is still dormant, but after the risk of severe frost has passed.
How to prune a young grapevine step by step?
- Establish the main structure: Select a strong, healthy shoot to be the main trunk and remove all others.
- Train the vine: Cut the selected trunk back to 3–4 buds to encourage upward growth.
- Focus on symmetry: As the vine matures, select one or two side branches to form the framework for future fruiting.
- Remove excess growth: Eliminate any weak, crossing, or downward-growing shoots to concentrate the plant’s energy.
Why is pruning important?
Proper pruning shapes the vine, encourages healthy root development, and sets the stage for plentiful grape clusters in the future!
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