Grapes are grateful culture, but demanding. If in the summer he pleases his eye with lush greenery and sweet berries, then in the fall it is important for him to help restore strength. October is precisely the time when the bushes need a feeding: winter is ahead, and the future crop depends on how they survive it.
Many gardeners make a mistake, believing that after gathering the clusters, the grapes do not need anything. In fact, at this moment the vine is weakened: she spent all the resources on the formation of berries. If you leave it unattended, the bush will winter worse, and in the spring it will slowly move into growth.
A simple way to strengthen the vine: watering with a solution prepared from available components. In a bucket of water, 1 tablespoon of superphosphate and 1 teaspoon of potassium sulfate are diluted. These two elements make up the main “autumn cocktail” for grapes. Phosphorus strengthens the roots and helps the plant accumulate energy, and potassium is responsible for winter hardiness and protection against diseases.
Watering is done in a trunk circle, consuming approximately a bucket on the bush. It is important to have time to carry out the procedure to stable colds: then the fertilizer will have time to absorb, and will not go in the ground.
After top dressing, you can mulch the soil around the vine with dry grass, peat or humus – so the roots will be under a reliable “fur coat” in winter.
Gardeners can notice the result of such concern in the spring: bushes are easier to depart after the winter, gain strength faster, and by the end of summer large, poured clusters are formed on them.
