- 1). Pour the nutrient-enriched potting soil in the container. Potting soil that also contains organic matter will benefit the grapes by adding quality nourishment for the vine. Create a hole where the vine will be planted. Wet down the hole until the soil becomes compacted, not soggy.
- 2). Place the grapevine inside the soil at a depth equal to how it was delivered or purchased, for best results. Some root systems will experience shock when the roots are placed lower or higher than previously set. Slide additional soil over the top of the roots and water to settle the dirt.
- 3). Water the vine lightly each morning to prevent wilting. Keep soil moist to the touch, but never soppy. Fertilizing the grapes is not necessary for good, healthy growth.
- 4). Press the small trellis inside the pot for the grape vine to grow and climb. Train any branches long enough to reach this trellis up and around the framework to add structure and stability to the plant.
- 5). Position your container grapevine plant in an area of the yard that allows for full sun conditions, like the south side. The plant needs six to eight hours of direct sunlight. Place the container near other grapevines to encourage pollination. Bees are required for pollination to produce grapes.
- 6). Trim out any branches that are growing out of proportion to the rest of the vine. Cut back limbs that are broken or discolored. Make a clean cut with your pruning shears at a 45-degree angle. A flat cut will allow water to collect and possibly lead to stem rot.
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