For vines to thrive, they not only need a sunny spot - they also need proper watering. Here's how to do it right.
If you cultivate vines in the garden, you have to reckon with a lot of maintenance, especially when cutting. When it comes to watering the plants, you have a lot less to do, at least when the vines are a bit older. Because initially the vines really need a lot of water.
How to water vines correctly
after planting:
In the beginning it is important that you provide the plants with sufficient water, because they absolutely need this to develop strong roots. Only if the rooting is optimal can the vine absorb enough nutrients from the soil and thrive as best as possible. The well-developed roots will also help the plant to cope with dry weather in the future, as it can absorb moisture better.
To encourage root growth, don't water plants daily, but give them plenty of water when they do. The guideline is 10 liters per plant every seven days. Follow this pattern for the first six weeks after planting. You should only refrain from additional watering of the vines if it has rained heavily.
Vines on a wall or brick wall:
If you have placed the vines on a wall or wall in order to green the house wall, the rainwater cannot easily reach the roots of the plants. In this case, you need to water the plants every seven to 10 days. Each plant then needs 10 to 20 liters of water.
from the second year:
From the second year of growth, the need for water decreases. The plants can now cope with periods of drought of two to three weeks without any problems. The plant "learns" over time to endure with the water reserves. The vine now gets along just fine with the natural precipitation. You should only reach for the watering can and water the vines yourself during particularly bad dry periods.