People often say that the water source, and when we drink wine, we can also “drink wine think grape”.
Have you ever wondered how grapes are grown?
What is the cycle of the seasons in the vineyard?
Next, please follow the steps of this article to walk into the four seasons of the vineyard.
During the cold winter, vines stop growing and go into hibernation.
The dormant period for vines is usually from December to March in the northern Hemisphere and from July to September in the Southern Hemisphere.
During dormancy, the new branches of the vine gradually lignify and become “Cane”. Vines also store carbohydrates in their roots and branches to provide energy for new growth in the spring.
During this time, if the temperature is too low, it can cause eye death and, in some extreme cases, even the vine itself.
Growers can help the vines stay warm through the winter by, for example, burying the soil.
In addition, during the dormant period of the vine, growers will winter pruning it to determine the location of new shoots for the next year, in preparation for the next growth cycle of the vine.
Germination occurs in the spring when the buds swell and burst open to form new branches.
In the northern hemisphere, the germination of grapevines is generally from March to April, and in the southern hemisphere from September to October.
Vines begin to bud when the average daily temperature exceeds 10 ¡ã C, which indicates the beginning of the growing season.
However, the germination temperature required by different grape varieties is also different, for example, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and other varieties are relatively low temperature for germination, germination time is generally early;
And late-ripening varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah require warmer conditions to sprout.
In addition, during the budding stage of the vine, young buds or new branches may suffer spring frost and frostbite, which can reduce the production of early budding varieties. Growers can reduce the risk of frost by using heaters or sprinklers.
