Transplanting vines - this is how the vine grows again

Transplanting vines - this is how the vine grows again

Choose the right time

Since every transplanting is a high stress factor for grapevines, a day during the winter sap dormancy should be considered. In addition, the procedure involves cutting back. The months of January and February are recommended. The ground must no longer be frozen and there must be frost-free weather during the day itself.

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The best conditions through the right preparation

Two to three weeks before the actual transplanting, do the following preparatory work:

  • Use the spade to cut off the roots in a radius of 1 meter around the trunk
  • Use a digging fork to loosen the root ball a little
  • then pour the grapevine thoroughly

The conclusion of the preparation is a consistent pruning, which in this case can be a little more extensive. This measure compensates for the lost root mass. In addition, the planting site at the new location is thoroughly weeded, dug two spades deep and generously enriched with compost.

Transplant correctly step-by-step

At the chosen date, pour the grapevine again abundantly. The grapevine roots are then dug up over a large area. If possible, soil should still remain in the root network. You put the vine in a wheelbarrow to safely transport it to its new location. It continues in these steps:

  • dig a planting pit with 1.5 times the volume of the root ball
  • Enrich the excavation with algae lime or rock flour
  • Put a drainage on the sole made of potsherds or grit
  • Spread a first layer of potting soil over it

Then plant the grapevine in the middle and fill the cavity with the remaining excavated material. Make sure that the grafting point is 4-5 centimeters above the ground. Finally, water the transplanted vine.

Tips & Tricks

The older a vine, the more risky it is to transplant to a new location. Foresighted hobby gardeners therefore cut several cuttings in good time. If the garden is not in a protected wine-growing area, a new grapevine can be grown from it in an emergency.

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