The vine is a climbing shrub ideal for all types of gardensregardless of the weather (except if it's too cold). It is also one of the easiest to care for and one of the best resistant to drought. So much so that it is cultivated even in the Mediterranean, where rainfall is not very abundant.
However, so that each year it has a greater quantity of fruits, it is necessary to trim its branches towards the end of winter, when the risk of frost has passed and before it resumes its growth. So grab your pruning shears that today we will learn how to prune a vine.
Anyone who has a vine should know that it is advisable to prune it every year, but not all of it. Let me explain: if you remove or trim all the stems, you will not obtain the expected harvest, because next year's fruit will sprout from this year's woody branches. So that, it is very important that weak or diseased branches are removed so that the plant can concentrate its energy only on the healthy ones, which will bear fruit in the short or medium term. Leave about 30 buds on plants grown for their grapes, or 50 if you also want to use them to make wine. For more information, you can consult when are the vines pruned.
Once the grapes have already formed, any new growth must be pruned so as not to overload the vine. This also prevents mold growth. If you'd like to learn more about the proper techniques, check out our guide on how to prune the virgin vine.
The vines are very fast growing plants so you can let them grow to cover a wall or lattice that you want to give life to, and keep them pruned each season so that they look beautiful and you can, thus, obtain an excellent grape harvest. If you are interested in knowing other plants that attach to structures, check out our list. And, by the way, they're so tough you won't need to apply healing paste to every cut , but yes, disinfect the pruning shears with pharmacy alcohol before and after use to avoid taking unnecessary risks. In addition, it is important to be aware of the vine diseases to maintain the health of the plant.
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